The Next Twenty-five Years
Affirmative Action in Higher Education in the United States and South Africa
The University of Michigan Press
Published on 1. December 2009
Book
Hardback
978-0-472-11705-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of higher education in diverse democracies. A penetrating exploration of affirmative action's continued place in 21st-century higher education, ""The Next Twenty-five Years"" assembles the viewpoints of some of the most influential scholars, educators, university leaders, and public officials. Its comparative essays range the political spectrum and debates in two nations to survey the legal, political, social, economic, and moral dimensions of affirmative action and its role in helping higher education contribute to a just, equitable, and vital society.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ann Arbor
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Illustrations
7 figures, 10 tables
ISBN-13
978-0-472-11705-5 (9780472117055)
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Persons
David L. Featherman is Professor of Sociology and Psychology and Founding Director of the Center for Advancing Research and Solutions for Society at the University of Michigan. Martin Hall is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salford, Greater Manchester, and previously was Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Cape Town. Marvin Krislov is President of Oberlin College and previously was Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Michigan.