Celia Wolf-Devine

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Diversity and Community in the Academy: Affirmative Action in Faculty AppointmentsHardcover, 17 April 1997

Diversity and Community in the Academy: Affirmative Action in Faculty Appointments
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Part of Series
Issues in Academic Ethics
Print Length
264 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Date Published
17 Apr 1997
ISBN-10
0847684431
ISBN-13
9780847684434

Description

In the wake of court rulings that have forced university administrators to reevaluate affirmative action policies, this balanced, thoughtful book examines three typical defenses of those policies: that affirmative action compensates for past discrimination; that it provides role models and ensures diversity; and that it corrects for systemic bias against women and racial minorities. Wolf-Devine finds that none of these arguments justifies adopting affirmative action across the board, and she argues, contrary to most opponents of the policy, that some circumstances make affirmative action appropriate. Analyzing the cultural, economic, and political contexts in which affirmative action has been debated, she suggests ways to get around the current impasse over the issue without abandoning a commitment to social justice. The depth and balance of the book are enhanced by an appendix containing articles by noted legal expert George Rutherglen, distinguished philosopher James Rachels, and independent scholar Richard Rodriguez.

Product Details

Author:
Celia Wolf-Devine
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
17 April 1997
Dimensions:
23.11 x 15.49 x 2.03 cm
ISBN-10:
0847684431
ISBN-13:
9780847684434
Language:
English
Location:
Lanham, MD
Pages:
264
Weight:
498.95 gm

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