Leveling the Playing Field: Justice, Politics, and College Admissions

By Robert K. Fullinwider and Judith Lichtenberg

Book Overview

Leveling the Playing Field examines the admissions policies of contemporary American colleges and universities in light of the assumption that enhancing the educational opportunities of lower-income and minority students would make American society more just. The book evaluates controversies about such issues as the nature of merit, the missions of universities, affirmative action, the role of standardized tests, legacy preference, early decision, financial aid, the test-prep industry, and athletics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742514110
• ISBN13: 9780742514119
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"