When affirmative action was white : an untold history of racial inequality in twentieth-century America

When affirmative action was white : an untold history of racial inequality in twentieth-century America / Ira Katznelson.

Author/creator	Katznelson, Ira
Format	Book and Print
Edition	1st ed.
Publication Info	New York : W.W. Norton, ©2005.
Description	xv, 238 pages ; 25 cm
Supplemental Content	Table of contents
Subject(s)	Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973--Political and social views. African Americans--Civil rights --History --20th century. Affirmative action programs--United States --History --20th century. African Americans--Legal status, laws, etc. --History --20th century. African Americans--Economic conditions --20th century. Race discrimination--United States --History --20th century. White people--Civil rights --United States --History --20th century. United States--Race relations. United States--Politics and government --1945-1989.

Contents	Doctor of laws -- Welfare in black and white -- Rules for work -- Divisions in war -- White veterans only -- Johnson's ambitions, Powell's principles : thoughts on renewing affirmative action.
Abstract	"A work that exposes the twisted origins of affirmative action"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. [182]-224) and index.
LCCN	2004024359
ISBN	0393052133 (hardcover)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	E185.61 .K354 2005	✔ Available	Place Hold