The shape of the river : long-term consequences of considering race in college and university admissions / William G. Bowen and Derek Bok ; in collaboration with James L. Shulman [and others].

Author/creator Bowen, William G.
Other author Bok, Derek Curtis.
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©1998.
Descriptionxxxvi, 472 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects
Universities and colleges--United States. --Admission. --Case studies.
Affirmative action programs in education--United States. --Case studies.
African Americans--Education (Higher). --Case studies.
African American college graduates--Case studies.

Contents Historical context -- The admissions process and "race-neutrality" -- Academic outcomes -- Advanced study : graduate and professional degrees -- Employment, earnings, and job satisfaction -- Civic participation and satisfaction with life -- Looking back : views of college -- Diversity : perceptions and realities -- Informing the debate -- Summing up -- Appendix A. The college and beyond database -- Appendix B. Notes on methodology -- Appendix C. Earnings in relation to advanced degrees, sector of employment, and occupation -- Appendix D. Additional tables.
Local noteLittle-308247--305131015110L
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [451]-459) and index.
LCCN 98019900
ISBN0691002746 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780691002743 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LB2351.2 .B696 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold