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Equal Opportunity Theory - Fairness in Liberty for All (Paperback, New)
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Equal Opportunity Theory - Fairness in Liberty for All (Paperback, New)
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Equal Opportunity Theory is a clear and comprehensive examination
of the idea of self determination: both the right to
self-determination as well as its expression in our society. Author
Dennis E. Mithaug examines society's collective responsibility for
assuring fair prospects of self-determination for all people. This
inclusive volume also describes how social policies derived from
the theory of equal opportunity actually impact those with the
least likely prospects for self-determination throughout their
lives--the poor, the disabled, and people of color. Author Dennis
E. Mithaug first presents the logical, philosophical, and
psychological basis for equal opportunity theory and then presents
its social and judicial background. From this foundation he shows
how the optimal prospects principle derived from the theory
decreases the discrepancy between the right and the experience of
self-determination for children and adults with significant
physical, mental, social, and economic disadvantages. Although the
main thrust is theoretical, evidence in support of the theory is
based upon a combination of empirical, historical, and logical
sources. Addressing one of the hottest current topics in American
society and public policy today, Equal Opportunity Theory's
timeliness will make it of great interest to students and
professionals in the fields of sociology, psychology, and political
science. "In Equal Opportunity Theory, Dennis E. Mithaug writes
about the discrepancy between the right to self-determination and
the expression of that right, a problem that is salient to most
Americans with disabilities and others who are less well situated
in our society. This discrepancy manifests itself in what may be
the most 'handicapping' aspect of having a disability, being poor,
or being a member of a minority group that experiences frequent
discrimination--the lack of control over one's life. Equal
Opportunity Theory provides a thoughtful, interdisciplinary
treatment of the complex issues related to this problem. The book
provides an important differentiation of the impact of individual
capacity and opportunity theory as a means to resolve the
discrepancy between the right to and experience of
self-determination for individuals whose personal, social, and
economic circumstances are beyond their control. It also provides a
valuable contribution to the debate concerning how best to empower
and enable all individuals to live self-determined lives."
--Michael L. Wehmeyer, The Arc National Headquarters
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