The Bakke Case: Quotas in College Admissions (Landmark Supreme Court Cases) [Library Binding]

Susan Banfield (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998 | Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up | Series: Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Provides background and discussion of the case brought by a white male student who challenged the affirmative action policy used in admitting students to the University of California medical school.

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Gr 6 Up--Two volumes that provide histories of important U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Both are written in a clear and forthright manner and have appropriate black-and-white photos and reproductions throughout the narratives. The Bakke Case presents an overview of discrimination in America, the evolution of Civil Rights, and the basic tenets of affirmative action. Banfield emphasizes the fact that the results of this case are still being evaluated and applied and provides a valuable assessment of the current state of affirmative action. In Marbury v. Madison, the historical and political context for this case, which established judicial review, is presented up front. The battles between the state and federal courts in terms of jurisdiction and the immense ramifications of this decision are clearly presented. Since it has played so crucial a role in the development of the powers of the federal government and in defining the role of the federal judiciary, the emphasis that DeVillers places on the long-term effects seems justified. These basically sound and informative volumes conclude with some thoughtful discussion questions. Marbury has a "You Be the Judge" test-case scenario that calls on readers to apply the principles of that decision.

Steve Matthews, Foxcroft School, Middleburg, VA

Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894909681
• ISBN-13: 978-0894909689
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,946,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: The Bakke Case: Quotas in College Admissions (Landmark Supreme Court Cases) (Library Binding)

I'm using this book for a term paper in school. It gives a lot of information on Affirmative Action and ties in the Bakke Case. Not only did it begin with the Civil Rights Period, but it went back very far historically to the beginning of Slavery. It is written in a very chronilogial order, which is very helpful for notes and understanding the judicial process behind this case.The information on Bakke and the other people involved in very good. Arguments are made both for and against Affirmative Action. There is no bias. It is written very clearly and it is really not possilbe to get caught up in all the legal terms. I would recommend this book to anyone studying or interested in Affirmative Action and/or the Bakke Case, although it may be a little young for some.