Affirmative Action: The Pros and Cons of Policy and Practice (American University Press Public Policy Series) - Softcover

Richard F. Tomasson; Faye J. Crosby; Sharon D. Herzberger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1879383527 ISBN 13: 9781879383524

Publisher: American University Press, 1996

Synopsis

Book by Tomasson, Richard F., Crosby, Faye J., Herzberger, Sharon D.

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About the Author

Richard F. Tomasson is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of New Mexico and author of "Social Security: The First Half Century." Faye J. Crosby is Professor of Psychology at Smith College and author of "Juggling: The Unexpected Advantages of Balancing Career and Home for Women and Their Families." Sharon D. Herzberger is Professor of Psychology at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut and author of "Violence Within the Family: Social Psychological Perspectives."

Review

Highly recommended to social scientists and the educated general reader who seek a deeper understanding of every angle of this contentious and problematic policy and the attitudes that surround it. (Paul Hollander, University of Massachusetts)

There is no better book than this to help one think through this controversial issue, and reach an informed opinion about it. (David Popenoe, Rutgers University)

A most encompassing, thorough, and considered examination of a very perplexing and burning issue. (Amatai Etzioni, George Washington University)

About this edition

• Publisher: American University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1879383527
• ISBN 13: 9781879383524
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 276