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Chavez, Linda; Lerner, Robert; O'Neill, Dave; Clegg, Roger – 1998
This paper presents three reviews of the book, "The Shape of the River: Long-Term Consequences of Considering Race in College and University Admissions," by William Bowen and Derek Bok. The book defends affirmative action in college admissions. The first review says that the book presents important data, but it is seriously flawed…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Asian American Students, Black Students, College Admission