Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-278) and index. Why it matters -- The core issue and the U.S. Supreme Court -- Dueling federal judges and the ensuing confusion -- Problems with early affirmative action policies -- Attacking those early policies -- Unprecedented policies : SP-1 and Proposition 209 -- Unprecedented consequences -- Pies in the sky : socio-economic affirmative action and percent plans -- More pie : outreach! transfer! -- Pogo : we have met the enemy -- Trouble ahead -- What admissions policy-makers can do.

Classification

• LCC: LC212.42
• Dewey Decimal: 379.2/6

Book Details

• Language: eng
• Physical Description: xviii, 291 p. ; 24 cm.
• Edition Info: (hbk.)

Subjects

• Discrimination in higher education -- United States
• Affirmative action programs in education -- United States
• Universities and colleges -- United States -- Admission

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