For Discrimination
Race, Affirmative Action, and the Law
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Publisher Description
The definitive reckoning with Affirmative Action, one of America’s most explosively contentious and divisive issues—from “one of our most important and perceptive writers on race and the law.”—The Washington Post
“A clear-eyed take on America’s battle over affirmative action and diversity.... [Kennedy] goes straight at the issue with fearlessness and a certain cheekiness.” —Los Angeles Times
“Compelling.... Powerful.” —Wall Street Journal
What precisely is affirmative action, and why is it fiercely championed by some and just as fiercely denounced by others? Does it signify a boon or a stigma? Or is it simply reverse discrimination? What are its benefits and costs to American society? What are the exact indicia determining who should or should not be accorded affirmative action? When should affirmative action end, if it must?
Randall Kennedy gives us a concise and deeply personal overview of the policy, refusing to shy away from the myriad complexities of an issue that continues to bedevil American race relations.
Customer Reviews
A masterclass
I truly learned so much from this book. In my view, Kennedy demonstrated a full understanding of the issue from many angles, and he did so in a way that I think I can replicate almost by memory because of his clear and organized writing. I will use this book to illustrate what it means to fully assess a problem before being able to contribute meaningfully to its solution.