At Issue Series - Affirmative Action (hardcover edition)

By: Maltz, Leora

Supporters believe that affirmative action policies are necessary to counter the lingering effects of slavery and segregation in schools and on the job. Critics insist that the programs are ineffective and harmful to whites and minorities alike. This anthology explores the contentious debate over how best to achieve equality in education and employment.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737720018
• ISBN13: 9780737720013
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Length: 77 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"
• Age Range: 15 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12