Affirmative Action; The Pros and Cons of Policy and Practice

Richard Tomasson, Faye Crosby, Sharon Herzberger

ISBN 10: 1879383519 / ISBN 13: 9781879383517

Published by American University Press, Washington, DC, 1996

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American University Press, Washington, DC. 1996. Hardcover. First Edition. This is the fifth volume in the Pro and Con Series. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for scattered highlighted lines. Book Condition: Very Good; light shelfwear to head, tail, tips, and board bottom edges; light scuffing in several spots on front board. No DJ as issued. Black grained boards and spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine. 276 pp 8vo. Hailed at the time of its original publication as a thorough and balanced debate of one of America's most vexing political issues, Affirmative Action employs a pro and con format to provide a concise introduction to this divisive debate. In part 1, Crosby and Herzberger draw on state and federal court decisions, federal decrees, and university policies to make their argument. Tomasson's opposition is based on the fact that it has shunted aside law and values based on individual rights and beliefs in the equality of opportunity and replaced them with programs and statues that justify group rights and equality of results. A clean presentable copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Affirmative Action; The Pros and Cons of Policy and Practice
• Publisher: American University Press, Washington, DC
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1879383519
• ISBN 13: 9781879383517
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Civil Rights/African-American Items
  • U.S. History/ Politics/ Presidental Matters
  • Education

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Synopsis

Affirmative action is among the most controversial and divisive issues facing Americans today and its effectiveness and legitimacy are under constant scrutiny. Using a "pro and con" approach to this topic, the authors assess the merits and failures of affirmative action while avoiding the contentiousness that characterizes much of the discourse over racial preferences. "Affirmative Action" provides reasoned and balanced discussion and distinguishes between the theory and practice of affirmative action. The authors analyze the legal origins of affirmative action, discuss its implications on the future of American race relations, and suggest alternative strategies for sustaining an environment of supportive diversity.

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."