Our Compelling Interests: The Value of Diversity for Democracy and a Prosperous Society
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (590 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0691178836 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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It is clear that in our society today, issues of diversity and social connectedness remain deeply unresolved and can lead to crisis and instability. This inaugural volume of the Andrew W. Commentary is provided by Kwame Anthony Appiah, Patricia Gurin, Ira Katznelson, and Marta Tienda.At a time when American society is swiftly being transformed, Our Compelling Interests sheds light on how our differences will only become more critical to our collective success.. Our Compelling Interests engages this conversation and demonstrates that diversity is an essential strength that gives nations a competitive edge. The book also examines the demographics of the American labor force and its implications for college enrollment, graduation, the ability to secure a job, business outcomes, and the economy. The major demographic changes taking place in America make discussions about such issues all the more imperative. Contributors include Danielle Allen, Nancy Cantor, Anthony Carnevale, William Frey, Earl Lewis, Nicole Smith, Thomas Sugrue, and Marta Tienda. They explore the paradoxes of diversity and inequality in the fifty years following the civil rights legislation of the 1960s, and they review the ideals that have g
"For a collection of essays, the book is well organized and unusually coherent. Though balanced, the overall tone is optimistic."--Choice. Each of the essays makes important contributions to what is likely among the most important challenges the US will face in the twenty-first century
Nancy Cantor is chancellor of Rutgers University–Newark. . She was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and to the National Academy of Medicine in 2000. Mellon Foundation. Her books include Personality and Social Intelligence and Personality, Cognition, and Social Interaction. Earl Lewis is president of the Andrew W. His books include Love on Trial and Defending Diversity. Lewis was elected to the American Academy