The most complete account available of the Union's victory at the battle of New Orleans--a major turning point in the Civil War--analyzes the decisions and misjudgments of Jefferson Davis and the other Confederate leaders. UP.
#138092 in Books 2016-01-12 2016-01-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .57 x 5.95l; .81 #File Name: 0807078123176 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Meritocracy is about access and not abilityBy DavidJMs. Guinier makes a very strong case as to why higher education (in this country) is fast becoming something for the elites in society. She makes it very clear that in order to be fully informed; we first need to know definitions. Meritocracy is not about what one has earned; but is more about one's (upper) economic status. And with that said; there is little to no room for those individuals that are born into a lower class. As a society; we moving more toward higher education be only for the elites. Who can pay for expensive test preparations for the ACT and SAT? Which students can be exposed to many of the activities; functions; and opportunities that catches the "eye" of the universities and colleges? Only the elite classThis is a well written and researched book that does not come across as wonky. She makes a very good argument why and how things need to change.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. I've been fortunate enough to study under Lani Guinier in law schoolBy Jeremy CI've been fortunate enough to study under Lani Guinier in law school. She is one of the most brilliant people I've ever met. Read this; search for and watch her videos on YouTube. She is a treasure and her work is invaluable.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Yes; Yes; Yes!!!By A law school survivorGuinier drives the point home that standardized testing does not always tell the full story about a person's potential for academic success. Her sterling examples of the students in the Posse Foundation who have gone on to score undergraduate and graduate degrees is proof that people can succeed despite bad to mediocre test scores. I wholeheartedly endorse Guinier's position that a person's overall track record is a better indicator of competence than a one-time so-called "aptitude" test. Bravo!!!
