Affirmative action and the meanings of merit
Auteur :
Lapenson, Bruce P
Éditeur :
University Press of America
ISBN :
9780761843474
Date de publication :
16 mai 2009
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,4 x 1,0 cm
Poids :
191 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The public defenses of affirmative action have not convinced the majority of Americans that the policy is necessary and just. The notion that merit and qualifications for academic places and jobs can be judged solely by test scores and grades is seriously called into question by the numerous studies analyzed in this book.