Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-266) and index.
Contents:
pt. I. Retrieving equality of opportunity. Introduction ; Equal opportunities as a regulative ideal ; Equal opportunity without natural inequalities -- pt. II. Race. Equal opportunities and civil rights: merit, standardized tests, and higher education ; Integration, diversity, and affirmative action -- pt. III. Class. Justifying workfare ; Universal access to health care -- pt. IV. Gender. Gender inequalities in the workplace ; Equal opportunities after divorce.
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