{"product_id":"9781579221027","title":"The Case for Affirmative Action on Campus: Concepts of Equity, Considerations for Practice","description":"* Marshalls the arguments for affirmative action\u003cbr\u003e* Offers strategies for action\u003cp\u003eWhy is affirmative action under attack? What were the policy’s original purposes, and have they been achieved? What are the arguments being arrayed against it? And–for all stakeholders concerned about equity and diversity on campus–what’s the way forward, politically, legally, and practically?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors explore the historical context, the philosophical and legal foundations of affirmative action, present contemporary attitudes to the issue on and off campus, and uncover the tactics and arguments of its opponents. They conclude by offering strategies to counter the erosion of affirmative action, change the basis of the discourse, and coordinate institutional support to foster inclusive college environments and multi-ethnic campus communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book analyzes the ideological and legal construction of colorblind legislation that has led to the \u003ci\u003ede facto\u003c\/i\u003e exclusion of people of color from institutions of higher education. It addresses the role of the courts in affecting affirmative action in higher education as a workplace and place of study. It documents the under-representation of collegians of color and presents research on student opinion on race-based policies at two- and four-year institutions. It details the pervasiveness of the affirmative action debate across educational sectors and the status of race among myriad factors considered in college admissions. Finally, it considers affirmative action as a pipeline issue and in the light of educational policy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stylus Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47052690981104,"sku":"9781579221027","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781579221027_p0.jpg?v=1763799876","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781579221027","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}