The shape of the river
William G. Bowen
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The shape of the river
Published
1998
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
472
ISBN-10
0691002746
Description
Across the country, in courts, classrooms, and the media, Americans are deeply divided over the use of race in admitting students to universities. Yet until now the debate over race and admissions has consisted mainly of clashing opinions, uninformed by hard evidence. This work, written by two of the country's most respected academic leaders, intends to change that. It brings a wealth of empirical evidence to bear on how race-sensitive admissions policies actually work and what effects they have on students of different races. William G. Bowen, argue that we can pass an informed judgment on the wisdom of race-sensitive admissions only if we understand in detail the college careers and the subsequent lives of students - or, to use a metaphor they take from Mark Twain, if we learn the shape of the entire river. The heart of the book is thus an unprecedented study of the academic, employment, and personal histories of more than 45,000 students of all races who attended academically selective universities between the 1970s and the early 1990s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The shape of the river?
This edition of The shape of the river has approximately 472 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The shape of the river?
For most readers, The shape of the river typically takes between 9h 50m and 6h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 118,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 118,000 words
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What is the word count of The shape of the river?
The estimated word count for The shape of the river is approximately 118,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The shape of the river?
The shape of the river was written by William G. Bowen.
When was The shape of the river published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.