Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action

by Paul G. Connors (Editor)
Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action

by Paul G. Connors (Editor)

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Overview

Affirmative action has been a source of controversy in American politics since its establishment in 1961; it remains to this day a subject that is continuously complicated by various socio-economic and political perspectives. This necessary edition, with contributions from educators, politicians, and students, presents readers with a spectrum of diverse viewpoints that cover topics such as affirmative action in sports, minority press coverage of affirmative action, and affirmative action as a part of American identity.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780737742770
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 03/14/2009
Series: At Issue Series: Civil Liberties
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 136
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 15 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Diversity Is at the Heart of Affirmative Action Lee Bollinger 10

2 Affirmative Action May Hurt More than Help Blacks and Hispanics John Fund 16

3 Mainstream Media Report Unfairly on Affirmative Action Jacqueline Bacon 22

4 Minority Press Coverage of Affirmative Action Is Not Objective Terri L. Towner Rosalle A. Clawson Eric N. Waltenberg 31

5 The Denise of Affirmative Action Is Overstated Scott Jaschik 40

6 Sports Is No Place for Affirmative Action Ari Kaufman 46

7 Affirmative Action for Men Is Politically Incorrect Melana Zyla Vickers 51

8 College Men Are Benefiting from Affirmative Action Sarah Karnasiewicz 61

9 Cultural Affirmative Action Is Alive and Well Selwyn Duke 71

10 Barack Obama's Candidacy Shows that Affirmative Action Is Still Needed Ari Melber 76

11 Affirmative Action Is an Attack on American Identity Roger Kimball 86

12 The Republican Party Shows Growing Support for Affirmative Action Harry Stein 97

Organizations to Contact 109

Bibliography 115

Index 120

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