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Local Justice in America - Hardcover

Elster, Jon

 
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Synopsis

Six case studies survey the history and modern rationale behind seemingly enigmatic allocation systems (college admissions, kidney transplants, employee layoffs, and legalized immigration), chronicling the political and ethical debates, occasional scandals, and judicial battles that have shaped them. Contributors include Patricia Conley, Stuart Romm, J. Michael Dennis, and Gerry Mackie. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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Synopsis

Six case studies survey the history and modern rationale behind seemingly enigmatic allocation systems (college admissions, kidney transplants, employee layoffs, and legalized immigration), chronicling the political and ethical debates, occasional scandals, and judicial battles that have shaped them. Contributors include Patricia Conley, Stuart Rom

About the Author

JON ELSTER is Edward L. Ryerson Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science and Philosophy at the University of Chicago.

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