Our Compelling Interests: The Value of Diversity for Democracy and a Prosperous Society
Hardback
Main Details
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Our Compelling Interests: The Value of Diversity for Democracy and a Prosperous Society
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Earl Lewis
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Edited by Nancy Cantor
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| Series | Our Compelling Interests |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:288 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691170480
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| Classifications | Dewey:305 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
6 September 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
It is clear that in our society today, issues of diversity and social connectedness remain deeply unresolved and can lead to crisis and instability. The major demographic changes taking place in America make discussions about such issues all the more imperative. Our Compelling Interests engages this conversation and demonstrates that diversity is a
Author Biography
Earl Lewis is president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. His books include Love on Trial and Defending Diversity. Lewis was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2008. Nancy Cantor is chancellor of Rutgers University-Newark. Her books include Personality and Social Intelligence and Personality, Cognition, and Social Interaction. She was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and to the National Academy of Medicine in 2000.
Reviews"For a collection of essays, the book is well organized and unusually coherent. 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. Though balanced, the overall tone is optimistic."--Choice
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