This is the book that has forever changed the debate on affirmative action in America. The Shape of the River is the most far-reaching and comprehensive study of its kind. It brings a wealth of empirical evidence to bear on how race-sensitive admissions policies actually work and clearly defines the effects they have had on over 45;000 students of different races. Its conclusions mark a turning point in national discussions of affirmative action--anything less than factual evidence will no longer suffice in any serious debate of this vital question.Glenn Loury's new foreword revisits the basic logic behind race-sensitive policies; asserting that since individuals use race to conceptualize themselves; we must be conscious of race as we try to create rules for a just society. Loury underscores the need for confronting opinion with fact so we can better see the distinction between the "morality of color-blindness" and the "morality of racial justice."
#762652 in Books Princeton University Press 1988-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .75 x 5.98l; 1.20 #File Name: 0691008248336 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Modena an Essiential Read for Students of Medieval Jewish HistoryBy Geoffrey BrownGeoffrey BrownReading a real life autobiography of a prolific Jewish Renaissance Venetian writer; orator; tutor; parent has changed the way I thought I understood this colorful era in Jewish history. Although it is one individual's perspective; Rabbi Modena's candor is infectious-the editor and translator has provided pre and post articles as well as a distinctly academic reservoir of historical notes that enliven the autobiography's content.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Trustworthy seller!By OlaExcellent quality! Seller stated that the book was in good condition; and it is!7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A spectacular insight to Italian Jewry and gehtto lifeBy A CustomerThe Autobiography Of A Seventeenth Century Venetian Rabbi is a unique and interesting book. It is unique in that it is one of the only autobiographies ever written by a rabbi of such stature. The book is very interesting due to the inside view it gives the reader into Jewish life in the Italian ghetto at that period in history. Not often do we find such a marvelous first hand account of history. Aside from the holistic historic perspective it gives; the personal life of Leon De Modena is an amazing story of survival. His tragic life is reminiscent of the life of Job. The book also gives us a clue of Leon Modena's genius and talents as an author; scholar; playwright and poet. The book contains two parts; one; the autobiography itself (which I highly recommend). The other part consists on various essays on the autobiography; the author and the historic outlook. In the essays Leon de Modena was portrayed as a typical product of the renaissance period. Leon de Modena was by no means "typical". Another flaw is the manner in which the essays portrayed his autobiography as a characterless perspective; when in fact the book is full of personal feelings and emotions. The lame attempt to define and describe Leon Modena's character which is found in the essays is an understatement of the largest scale; bordering the term 'insult'. Leon Modena's life was so colorful that no artist can paint the colors; no writer can read his limits; and no book can define his character. For comments; contact: Eli Bernstein 6B Kobelke st. Dianella 6059 WA Australia
