The Shape of the River

The Shape of the River Long-Term Consequences of Considering Race in College and University Admissions - The William G. Bowen Series

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Publisher's Synopsis

The landmark New York Times bestseller that demonstrates the benefits of race-conscious admissions in higher education

This is the book that has forever changed the debate on affirmative action in America. The Shape of the River is the most far-reaching and comprehensive study of its kind. It brings a wealth of empirical evidence to bear on how race-sensitive admissions policies actually work and clearly defines the effects they have had on over 45,000 students of different races. Its conclusions mark a turning point in national discussions of affirmative action--anything less than factual evidence will no longer suffice in any serious debate of this vital question.

Glenn Loury's new foreword revisits the basic logic behind race-sensitive policies, asserting that since individuals use race to conceptualize themselves, we must be conscious of race as we try to create rules for a just society. Loury underscores the need for confronting opinion with fact so we can better see the distinction between the "morality of color-blindness" and the "morality of racial justice."

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Princeton University Press

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Book information

ISBN: 9780691050195
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Pub date:
Edition: Revised
DEWEY: 378.1610973
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 472
Weight: 850g
Height: 156mm
Width: 233mm
Spine width: 34mm