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Author:
Beasley, Maya A.
Title:
Opting out : losing the potential of America's young black elite / Maya A. Beasley.
Publisher:
The University of Chicago Press,
Copyright Date:
2011
Description:
x, 225 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
Subject:
African Americans--Employment.
African Americans--Education (Higher)
Discrimination in employment.
Income distribution--United States.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-214) and index.
Contents:
The significance of history -- Family effects : is it really just a matter of money? -- The role of the university -- Majority rules : apprehension, racism, and racial representation in occupations -- Stereotype threat : where have all our scientists gone? -- The value of work : careers that matter -- It's all about connections.
ISBN:
0226040135 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780226040134 (cloth : alk. paper)
0226040143 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780226040141 (pbk. : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)711050881
LCCN:
2011016216
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
UXAX826 -- St. Ambrose University Library (Davenport)
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

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