In Defense of Affirmative Action

by Barbara R. Bergmann

Book Overview

At a time when quotas and preferences are under attack nationwide, Barbara Bergmann courageously show that without the help of affirmative action America will never be able to attain a truly race-blind and sex-blind society, for it is naive to imagine that the abolition of affirmative action will lead to a system based solely on ability. Women and minorities do in fact need assistance in cases where prejudice or habit leads to preference for white...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0465098347
• ISBN13: 9780465098347
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

One of the best for her side of the argument

This book is a must read for those preparing to defend affirmative action. If you are anti-AA, I suggest you read this, you might find some of your previous conclusions reversed. In all, a good analytical study and conclusion on what AA is and should be.