The new American dilemma: liberal democracy and school desegregation
Jennifer L. Hochschild • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300031140
The new American dilemma: liberal democracy and school desegregation
Jennifer L. Hochschild • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300031149 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300031140 · 1984
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Jennifer L. Hochschild examines the inherent contradictions within American democratic theory when applied to the complexities of racial policy. By analyzing the tension between incremental reform and the pursuit of egalitarian ideals, the text challenges the efficacy of conventional political strategies in addressing systemic inequality. This rigorous study provides a critical framework for understanding the limitations of liberal democratic institutions in the face of deep-seated social conflict.
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