Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-278) and index.
Contents
Why it matters -- The core issue and the U.S. Supreme Court -- Dueling federal judges and the ensuing confusion -- Problems with early affirmative action policies -- Attacking those early policies -- Unprecedented policies : SP-1 and Proposition 209 -- Unprecedented consequences -- Pies in the sky : socio-economic affirmative action and percent plans -- More pie : outreach! transfer! -- Pogo : we have met the enemy -- Trouble ahead -- What admissions policy-makers can do.