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Book SynopsisTwo philosophers discuss public policy issues relating to social justice in 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.
Trade ReviewThis 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, Chapel Hill
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, Professor of Philosophy, Purdue University
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
The format of this series ... should make for lively debate. * Ethics: An International Journal of Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy, January 1998 *
Provides a . . . good summary of relevant case law, . . . -- A. A. Sisneros * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Affirmative Action: Pro Chapter 2 Affirmative Action: Con Chapter 3 Response to Capaldi Chapter 4 Response to Mosley
