Discrimination in the Workplace, Labor Studies - General & Miscellaneous, Discrimination & Prejudice - General, Civil Rights - Discrimination
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Overview
In this book, two distinguished philosophers debate one of the most controversial public policy issues of the late 20th century. Each begins by making a case for or against affirmative action, laying out the major arguments on both sides. Each author then responds to the other's essay. Written in an engaging, accessible style, "Affirmative Action" is an excellent text for junior level philosophy, political theory, public policy, and African-American studies courses as well as a guide for professionals navigating this important debate.Author Biography: Albert G. Mosley is professor of philosophy at Ohio University in Athens. He is the editor of "African Philosophy: Selected Readings" and numerous articles on affirmative action. Nicholas Capaldi is McFarlin Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tulsa. Among his books is "Out of Order: Affirmative Action and the Crisis of Doctrinaire Liberalism".
Editorials
Leonard Harris
Provides the most substantively detailed arguments for and against affirmative action in the literature . . . apparent in the masterful defense of affirmative action by the renowned Albert G. Mosley, and the insightful and robust rejection by the stalwart Nicholas Capaldi.Bernard Boxill
This book raises the level of the contemporary debate on affirmative action. Professor Mosley meets the critics head on . . . bold, ingenious and successful..Choice
Provides a . . . good summary of relevant case law, . . .— A. A. Sisneros
Book Details
Published
December 28, 1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Pages
144
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780847683017