Sustaining Change in Universites: Continuities in Case Studies and Concepts (review)
racism causes people of different races to have distinctly different experiences in the first place. Because Tim Wise does not pretend to offer a balanced argument in Affirmative Action, it might be written off as being too lopsided. Unlike most polemics, however, Wise seriously considers the most recent body of research to stake his positions. For this reason, it is an appropriate university text that will guarantee lively classroom discussions. Both critics and supporters of affirmative action alike will learn something new as well as find something to praise and criticize. But, if you are considering this book for instructional purposes, first ask yourself, “Are you ready to bring it on?”