Archive for Philip Perlmutter
Justice and Cultural Diversity
Professor Perlmutter is author of Divided We Fall: A History of Ethnic, Religious, and Racial Prejudice in America (Iowa State University Press). Diversity and multiculturalism are increasingly heralded as desirable goals for society. It is argued that government should translate them into everyday realities—and in proportion to a group’s percentage of either the local or [...]
1Aug1995 | Philip Perlmutter | 0 comments | ContinuedTime to Smarten Up Rather Than Dumb Down
Mr. Perlmutter is author of Divided We Fall: A History of Ethnic, Religious and Racial Prejudice in America, published by Iowa State University Press. “Dumbing down” seems to be gripping many schools and workplaces, driven by the belief that democracy will be enhanced, education for minorities improved, and bigotry diminished. A variety of techniques have [...]
1Oct1994 | Philip Perlmutter | 0 comments | Continued-
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For Equality; Against Privilege
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