Affirmative Action in Employment Background and Current Debate

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Discrimination in employment.

Minorities.

Public opinion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1998

Summary:

Provides comprehensive background information on affirmative action in employment. Covers history of affirmative action in employment, including major legislation, executive orders, and Supreme Court decisions; the scholarly debate over affirmative action, including pro/con arguments; public opinion; research findings on the impact of affirmative action on minority and female employment and wages; and possible alternatives to existing affirmative action policies

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Affirmative Action in Employment

Publisher Number:

CRS-1998-GOV-0073

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