| The Death of Affirmative Action?: Racialized Framing and the Fight Against Racial Preference in College Admissions Contributor(s): Carter, J. Scott (Author), Lippard, Cameron D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 152920111X ISBN-13: 9781529201116 Publisher: Bristol University Press OUR PRICE: $132.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.12 lbs) 234 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Can affirmative action in US college admissions survive mounting threats? This judicious review considers the question using current sociological, policy and legal perspectives to explain the fierce debate over affirmative action in college admissions policies within the context of prominent Supreme Court cases. It is vital reading for anyone seeking a better understanding of the complexities of affirmative action and discourse on race and racism in the modern-day US. |
Contributor Bio(s): Carter, J. Scott: - J. Scott Carter is associate professor of sociology at the University of Central Florida.Lippard, Cameron: - Cameron D. Lippard is associate professor of sociology at Appalachian State University. |
