Equal Opportunity Theory - Fairness in Liberty for All

A comprehensive and detailed explanation of the equal opportunity principle that influences social policy today is provided in this book. Dennis E Mithaug addresses the discrepancy between the right and the experience of self-determination and explains our collective responsibility for assuring fair prospects for self-determination for all. The logical, philosophical and psychological basis for equal opportunity theory is presented, as is the social and judicial background. Finally, the optimal prospects principle is examined.

Sommario

Introduction
Fair Chances
Justice as Fairness
Freedom as Power
Freedom as Right
Optimal Prospects
Conclusion

Riassunto

A comprehensive and detailed explanation of the equal opportunity principle that influences social policy today is provided in this book. Dennis E Mithaug addresses the discrepancy between the right and the experience of self-determination and explains our collective responsibility for assuring fair prospects for self-determination for all. The logical, philosophical and psychological basis for equal opportunity theory is presented, as is the social and judicial background. Finally, the optimal prospects principle is examined.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Dennis E. Mithaug, Mithaug Dennis E.
• Editore: O'Reilly
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.08.1996
• EAN: 9780761902614
• ISBN: 978-0-7619-0261-4
• Pagine: 283
• Peso: 620 g
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Policy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Security, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, Social welfare & social services, Social issues & processes, Social welfare and social services, Sociology: work & labour, Social and ethical issues, Central / national / federal government policies, Sociology: work and labour, Central government policies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Labor / General, Politics & International Relations