Affirmative Action - A Reference Handbook

This award winning handbook presents the views of both advocates and critics of the argument that government policies can establish gender and racial equality. In Affirmative Action: A Reference Handbook , recent events such as the end of affirmative action in California are examined along with their implications for employees and employers, public contracting, and education. The coverage details the roles of the women''s and civil rights movements in shaping affirmative action policies, analyzes major laws and court cases, and profiles key proponents and critics.

About the author

Lynne Eisaguirre is an attorney, author, and entrepreneur who specializes in helping organizations solve employee relations problems.

Product details

• Authors: Lynn Eisaguirre, Lynne Eisaguirre, Eisaguirre Lynne
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.11.1999
• EAN: 9780874368543
• ISBN: 978-0-87436-854-3
• No. of pages: 236
• Series: Contemporary World Issues
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Labor & Industrial Relations, Industrial Relations, Social discrimination & inequality, Civil rights & citizenship, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, Industrial relations, occupational health and safety, Civics and citizenship, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Labor / General, Social discrimination and social justice, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Workplace Harassment & Discrimination, Current Events and Issues