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OverviewIn 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mosley / CapaldiPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 9780585071541ISBN 10: 0585071543 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 01 January 2000 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Book Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews"A comprehnsive analysis of specific arguments for and against affirmative action which increases the reader's ability to evaluate claims made by both sides in this important controversy.--Gertrude Ezorsky, author of Racism and Justice: The Case for Affirmative Action 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.--Leonard Harris, Purdue University This book raises the level of the contemporary debate on affirmative action. Professor Mosley meets the critics head on . . . bold, ingenious and successful.--Bernard Boxill, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Provides a . . . good summary of relevant case law, . . .--A. A. Sisneros ""CHOICE """ A comprehnsive analysis of specific arguments for and against affirmative action which increases the reader's ability to evaluate claims made by both sides in this important controversy.--Gertrude Ezorsky, author of Racism and Justice: The Case for Affirmative Action Author InformationAlbert 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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