In the context of the evolution of affirmative action at the national and state levels, this study offers an empirical account of the citizens' movement in California that successfully resulted in the passage of a constitutional amendment to abolish such preferences in public education, public employment, and public contracting. It describes how the concept of affirmative action was transmuted into quotas and set-asides even in those situations where there was no credible evidence of past discrimination. This process was ...
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In the context of the evolution of affirmative action at the national and state levels, this study offers an empirical account of the citizens' movement in California that successfully resulted in the passage of a constitutional amendment to abolish such preferences in public education, public employment, and public contracting. It describes how the concept of affirmative action was transmuted into quotas and set-asides even in those situations where there was no credible evidence of past discrimination. This process was aided by Presidential Executive Orders as well as by some Supreme Court decisions which, until the late 1980s, failed to provide clear parameters of compensatory versus preferential actions. The California movement arose to reassert the original vision of equality as contained in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Raza, Anderson, and Custred, who have studied the historical development of the phenomenon and have witnessed its actual operation, lift the curtain of secrecy that surrounds such preferences. This book challenges the notion that affirmative action is a benign and temporary measure that simply provides a helping hand to those who are disadvantaged. There is ample evidence of the institutionalization of preferences that generally provide advantages to those who could otherwise compete on their own merits. Such unfair competitive advantages, provided by government agencies and public educational institutions have neither moral nor political majority support; however, they continue to exist through pressure of political interest groups, liberal political ideology, and entrenched bureaucrats who administer the system. Quite contrary to some people's thinking, the system of preferences may no longer be considered either permanent or necessary.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 224 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Good. No dust jacket. Highlighting/underlining. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 207 p. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 99015395 Type of material Book Personal name Raza, M. Ali. Main title The ups and downs of affirmative action preferences / M. Ali Raza, A. Janell Anderson, and Harry Glynn Custred, Jr. Published/Created Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 1999. Description x, 207 p.; 25 cm. ISBN 0275967131 (alk. paper) LC classification HF5549.5. A34 R39 1999 Related names Anderson, A. Janell. Custred, Harry Glynn, 1939-LC Subjects Affirmative action programs--United States. Affirmative action programs--Law and legislation--United States. Notes Includes bibliographical references and index. Dewey class no. 331.13/3/0973 Geographic area code n-us---
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New. Praeger; Westport, 1999. Hardcover. First edition. Fine w/No Dustwrapper as issued, NEW. 8vo[octavo or aprx 6 x 9], 207pp. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
