Affirmative Action in the United States and India: A Comparative PerspectiveArguably, two of the most important national experiences with policies of positive discrimination in favor of historically disadvantaged ethnic or caste minority groups are the cases of 'Affirmative Action' in the United States and 'Reservation Policies' in India. This essential new book examines the consequences of affirmative action in both count |
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Affirmative Action in the United States and India: A Comparative Perspective Thomas E. Weisskopf No preview available - 2004 |
Affirmative Action in the United States and India: A Comparative Perspective Thomas E. Weisskopf No preview available - 2004 |
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