Title: Affirmative action for the rich
Description: Sketches the origins of legacy preferences for college admission, examines the philosophical issues they raise, outlines the extent of their use today, studies their impact on university fundraising, and reviews their implications for civil rights. Outlines two new theories challenging the legality of legacy preferences, examines how a judge might review those claims, and assesses public policy options for curtailing alumni preferences. From publisher description.
Subjects: Rich people, Education (Higher), Discrimination in higher education, Endowments, Admission, Universities and colleges, Universities and colleges, united states, Universities and colleges, admission, Discrimination in education, Education, higher, united states
Places: United States