Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences |
Editors | James Wright |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 248-255 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Volume | 1 |
Edition | 2nd |
ISBN (Print) | 9780080970868 |
Publication status | Published - 02 Apr 2015 |
Abstract
This contribution to the Second Edition of the International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences considers the definition and scope of 'affirmative action' and cognate concepts, and the controversies surrounding their use, adopting a comparative method.
Keywords
- affirmative action
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Law