the morality of racial preference in Britain and America /
First Statement of Responsibility
John Edwards.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Routledge,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1995.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
x, 260 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
24 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-249) and indexes.
CONTENTS NOTE
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When race counts -- The nature and varieties of affirmative action -- The logic of affirmative action -- Affirmative action in employment: the British experience -- The real thing: the American way with affirmative action -- Race-conscious practice: the United States -- Practice compared: Britain and America -- The moral dilemmas of preference -- Equal opportunities, merits and preferences -- Tailored preference.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Investigates the use of race-conscious practices in social policy in Britain and America, and evaluates the effectiveness of a range of education and employment policies.