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The Source of the River: The Social Origins of Freshmen at America's Selective Colleges and Universities - The William G. Bowen Series Douglas S. Massey
The Source of the River: The Social Origins of Freshmen at America's Selective Colleges and Universities - The William G. Bowen Series
Douglas S. Massey
Documents the benefits of affirmative action for minority students, their communities, and the nation at large. This book investigates the roots of minority underperformance in selective colleges and universities. It explains how such factors as neighborhood, family, peer group, and early schooling influence the academic performance of students.
304 pages, 66 tables. 19 line illus.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 16, 2006 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691125978 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 304 |
| Dimensions | 234 × 154 × 20 mm · 470 g |
| Language | English |
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