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Justice and reverse discrimination

Title: Justice and reverse discrimination / Alan H. Goldman.
Author: Goldman, Alan H., 1945-
Publication: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1979.

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Description

x, 251 pages; 22 cm

Summary

A philosophical approach to the problem of correcting past social injustices to women and racial minorities without unfairly discriminating against other groups.

Subject

Note

Includes index.

Bibliography (note)

Bibliography: p. [241]-245.

Contents

1. Introduction. Initial distinctions ; Deductive methodology ; Application of the method ; Inductive methodology -- 2. Awarding positions by competence. The rule for awarding desirable positions ; Rejection of alternative rules ; Qualification -- 3. Compensation and the past. The principle of compensation ; Groups or individuals? ; Strong or weak reverse discrimination? ; Levels of discrimination and compensation -- 4. Equal opportunity and the future. Utility and rights ; Equality of opportunity ; Affirmative action -- 5. Conclusion.

ISBN

0691072337
9780691072333
0691020035
9780691020037

LCCN

78063595

OCLC

ocm04592829
4592829
SCSB-162905

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Princeton University Library