The Next Twenty-five Years. Affirmative Action in Higher Education in the United States and South Africa.

. Ed(s): Featherman, David L.; Hall, Martin (University of Cape Town, South Africa); Krislov, Marvin

ISBN 10: 0472033778 / ISBN 13: 9780472033775

Published by The University of Michigan Press, 2010

About this Item

Suitable for those who care about the future of higher education in diverse democracies. This book explores affirmative action's continued place in 21st-century higher education. Editor(s): Featherman, David L.; Hall, Martin (University of Cape Town, South Africa); Krislov, Marvin. Num Pages: 488 pages, 7 figures, 10 tables. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 1KBB; JNF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590. . 2009. Paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Next Twenty-five Years. Affirmative Action in Higher Education in the United States and South Africa.
• Publisher: The University of Michigan Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0472033778
• ISBN 13: 9780472033775
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

"Ambitious, provocative, and wide-ranging, this rich collection of essays from U.S. and South African perspectives reflects the thinking of thoughtful advocates of affirmative action."
---William G. Bowen, President Emeritus, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and President Emeritus, Princeton University

"Thoughtful commentary from outstanding experts on affirmative action’s future in two countries struggling to overcome a legacy of racial injustice."
---Derek Bok, 300th Anniversary University Research Professor, and President Emeritus, Harvard University

"An enormously important comparative study and reflection on affirmative (U.S.) and corrective (South Africa) action with exhaustive and sensitive treatment of a vital topic."
---Kader Asmal, Professor of Law, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, and former Minister of Education, South Africa

A penetrating exploration of affirmative action's continued place in 21st-century higher education, The Next Twenty-five Years assembles the viewpoints of some of the most influential scholars, educators, university leaders, and public officials. Its comparative essays span the political spectrum and dissect debates in two nations to elucidate the legal, political, social, economic, and moral dimensions of affirmative action in higher education and its role in contributing to a just, equitable, and vital society.

David L. Featherman is Professor of Sociology and Psychology and Founding Director of the Center for Advancing Research and Solutions for Society at the University of Michigan.

Martin Hall is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salford, Greater Manchester, and previously was Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Cape Town.

Marvin Krislov is President of Oberlin College and previously was Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Michigan.

About the Author

David L. Featherman is Professor of Sociology and Psychology and Founding Director of the Center for Advancing Research and Solutions for Society at the University of Michigan.

Martin Hall is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salford, Greater Manchester, and previously was Deputy Vice- Chancellor at the University of Cape Town.

Marvin Krislov is President of Oberlin College and previously was Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Michigan.