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The affirmative action debate / edited by George E. Curry; with
contributions by Cornel West . . . [et al.].

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-201-47963-X

1. Affirmative action programs-- United States. 2. Affirmative
action programs--Political aspects--United States I. Curry,

George E. II. West Cornel.

HF5549.5.A34A4628 1996

353.0081--dc20 96-13504

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