Affirmative Action: Comparative Policies and Controversies

Christopher McCrudden

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences
EditorsJames Wright
PublisherElsevier
Pages248-255
Number of pages7
Volume1
Edition2nd
ISBN (Print)9780080970868
Publication statusPublished - 02 Apr 2015

Keywords

  • affirmative action

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Law

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