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The shape of the river

Book • 1998
First published in 1998, *The Shape of the River* by William G. Bowen and Derek Bok is a seminal work that examines the long-term consequences of considering race in college and university admissions.

The book provides extensive data on the academic, employment, and life outcomes of students from diverse backgrounds, arguing that race-conscious admissions policies have been effective in promoting equal opportunity and diversity in higher education.

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John McWhorter
as a significant but flawed study on affirmative action in universities.
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John McWhorter & Jason Riley – The Affirmative Action Myth
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Richard Kahlenberg
when discussing research on affirmative action.
The Case for Class-Based Affirmative Action
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Megyn Kelly
while discussing the impact of affirmative action on higher education.
Coleman Hughes and Glenn Loury on Race in America, Patriotism, and College Campuses | Ep. 25

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