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Affirmative action is a much-debated policy, in employment as well as in education, in the Supreme Court as well as on the street. Yet as this book shows, affirmative action is both sensible and effective, differing little from many other government programs that evoke no controversy. Why don't Americans wholeheartedly support affirmative action? In this timely and accessible book, Faye J. Crosby analyzes several different explanations offered by social scientists to answer this important question. Some explanations suggest that opposition stems from a belief that affirmative action functions as a governmentally sanctioned form of reverse racism or sexism, or that it is ineffective or socially disruptive. Other explanations locate the problem in the ignorance or prejudice of the people who oppose the policy. Crosby concludes by offering a different explanation, proposing that the American failure to endorse wholeheartedly what is a fair and effective policy arises, ironically, from Americans' infatuation with justice. Smitten with the concept of merit, says Crosby, we are perturbed by a policy that invites us to recognize the complications of social justice.
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Title: Affirmative action: 40th anniversary: an analysis of books on the promises and pitfalls of a Federal policy intended to equalize opportunity.(An Autobiography of the Civil Rights Movement)(Judgment Days: Lyndon Baines Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr, and the Laws That Changed America)(Reflections of an Affirmative Action Baby)(The Case for Affirmative Action in University Admissions)(Affirmative Action Is Dead: Long Live Affirmative Action)(When Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America)(Affirmative Action: Racial Preference in Black and White)(Race and College Admissions: A Case for Affirmative Action)(Book Review)
Author: Fred Beauford
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Black Issues Book Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 7
Issue: 5
Page: 42(3)
Article Type: Book Review
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The bestselling author of "How to Work a Room" teaches how to make the best connections for business and personal success.
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Right on the funny money.......2005-11-12
This book was published over a decade ago, but I still seem to overhear all the buzzwords the author fandances with, as well as the underlying ideology of genderized success-mongering. It's not what you do or what mission you might have, if any (other than your own vaunting or subterranean ambition) but who you are as a function of who you know and can pretend to know. An old story, but always re-occurring in the dress of the era, now micro-era.
A terrible book, really, but I think the people for the whom the title has allure will actually like the thing. Even if it is "out of date".
I have to say, Ms. Roane seems to dislike cell (she calls them "portable") phones and seems inclined to admonish against the use, in excess anyway, of personal electronic devices generally. So the book definitely needs updating there. Only a real Luddite nobody (or is "Luddite" a male word?) wouldn't be maxing out their look with the most current diminutive beeping and ring-toning gadgets, and pitching them into the landfill within three months. You know how some books have "exercises" and quizzes and have-your-say chapters? Just pretend that Ms. Roane has invited you to observe how people are doin' it (electronically I mean) and to fill in those blanks for yourself. If you can't keep up, you'll never arrive in any network, other than the kind the spider weaves.
Sound Concept; Unsound Delivery.......2002-06-17
This book has a lot of potential, but mostly fails to teach things you wouldn't have otherwise thought of yourself.
There are several useful suggestions scattered throughout the book, but no sustained sections of good quality writing. Every time I came upon something that I wanted to read more details about, the author skipped onto to some other self-evident tangent. Also the author uses a lot of examples from her public speaking life, which are generally uninteresting and not relevant to most people's business life.
Very informative reading!.......1999-04-01
Susan Roane touches several aspects of networking, many of which will add a new perspective of how you may or may not continue to operate in the business world. This book will make you cognizant of everything from business card etiquette to the importance of a mentor. Great introduction for a novice networker; super review for a pro.
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Becoming a Tour Guide provides valuable guidance in establishing a career path in the industry. Packed with practical tips, useful advice and real-life case studies drawn from all the different areas of the industry, it tells you which jobs are most suited to your skills, how to develop those skills further, where to look for jobs and training and how to further your career once you've begun work. It finishes with a list of contact details of useful organizations and associations, as well as suggestions for further reading.
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The latest techniques for preserving family wealth and legally avoiding personal liability in the operation of a small business are provided in this guide. Intended for the small business owner, the strategies discussed are equally effective in larger businesses. Taken together, these strategies provide a multilayered approach to asset protection, offering redundant protection and often presenting an insurmountable barrier to creditors. Topics covered include the types of property that are exempt from bankruptcy and legal judgments; and methods for using insurance, asset transfers, and asset protection trusts as a second level of defense. The strategies detailed in this book have been proven effective by actual court cases. Alternatives are contrasted and compared in terms of costs, complexity, and effectiveness, affording owners the opportunity to choose approaches based on their needs.
Customer Reviews:
Awesome Intro to Asset Protection.......2005-03-02
This book is probably the best entry level guide to asset protection.
Excellent book for general public.......2004-07-17
I read through the book and learned a lot about various aspects of asset protection. This book is focused on small business, as it says, and it does an excellent job when discussing various 'tools'. There are many great asset protection 'tools' out there, but what works for you is all you need to care about, and this books does just that to small business owners.
The book starts with understanding your position to creditors (private and gov't). Then, it helps you get to know one tool after another in different situations you may be in, and each chapter is just in great details including pro and cons, typical scenarios, and Smart Plan (I love these).
Of course, no one is perfect. What I wish to see from this book, and many other books in this topic, is the overall picture of a business entity model/structure a person/business should have. For instance, it'll be much more helpful if the author include 2 or 3 smart business structures one should/could have and provide explanation of how each model works. The model should utilize, let's say, LLC, Living Trust, children's Trust... altogether to build a strong asset protection structure for a business and its business owners. It's true that the models may not totally work for each indiv., but it does give great understanding of how/why it's structured the way it is.
Overall, the book is great and highly recommended to general public readers who, like me, is not a lawyer or pro in this area. Further legal assitance is still recommended, but at least readers get good understanding when designing their own plan.
What every small to large-sized business owner needs !!.......2003-06-21
It's clear that the author has years of experience in protecting business owners' hard-earned assets. The author's asset protection strategies range from simple and inexpensive to complex and costly. This really makes the book suitable for managers of large corporations as well as small business owners.
At 500 pages, the book is detailed and comprehensive, but easy to read. Who would have known that in many states taking out a second mortgage on a house could make it exempt from attachment, while in other states, just the opposite approach, i.e., paying off the first mortgage, is what's required? Or that an IRA shields assets from the claims of creditors in many states and thus provides much more than a tax shelter, while in other states an ERISA-qualified 401(k) plan is a better choice? The author sorts all of this out in an authoritative but easy to read guide. Many readers will wish that they had this book years ago before financial problems developed. But, even there the author has strategies that can help avert a disaster.
The content, layout and design of this book make it not only indispensable, but actually fun to read. The tips, warnings and anectdotes are terrific. Attorney Misenti obviously has wide ranging experience in this field and his writing style is superb.
The Ultimate Wealth Preservation Guide.......2003-05-29
This is the ultimate guide to wealth building and wealth preservation. I've read other guides on forming an LLC or a corporation, but I never realized how woefully inadequate those other guides were before I purchased this book. As the author points out, many business owners form an LLC or a corporation without understanding how to strategically fund the entity, avoid exceptions to limited liability, or transfer assets to exempt categories, all of which are necessary if financial wealth is to be preserved in the face of lawsuits or bankruptcy. This guides teaches how to do all of that, and more.
The addition of actual cases, state asset exemption lists, and business forms for LLC's, makes this one of the best books of its kind that I've seen. Apparently this is one book in a series from the publisher that has received a lot of acclaim. ...
Save a Million Dollars! Timely Guidance.......2003-05-29
I've read that small business and entrepreneurs lead the country out of a recession. This guide could not be more timely. Don't start a business or expand your business without buying this book. This guide should be in the library of every business owner and well used. This really is the best, and most comprehensive asset protection guide on the market for small business owners, corporate mangers, and individuals interested in preserving their wealth.
I like the fact that the author proves that, when his asset protection strategies are put into place before financial problems arise, they are virtually beyond challenge, even to the extent of preserving an individual's entire wealth against the most significant of claims. I found it amazing that, with the right planning, millionaires can emerge from a major lawsuit or bankruptcy with no loss at all! Want to save a million dollars or all of the assets you have worked hard to create? Buy this book NOW and put a comprehensive asset protection plan in place based on the author's recommendations.
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- Lean, pragmatic approaches to complex estate problems
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Estate Planning for Small Business Owners
George C. Shattuck
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Lean, pragmatic approaches to complex estate problems.......1997-03-02
Mr. Shattuck's book, "Estate Planning for Small Business Owners" is the best practical resource I found on the topic of preserving and protecting assets owned by entrepreneur and/or small business person.
He offers cost-effective methods for dealing with practical problems that are unique to small business owners. As an attorney, I have gained valuable practical insights from this book. Surprisingly comprehensive for a paperback book.
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In 3-ring binder.
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La Solucion en 30 Dias: El Trabajo Ideal
Caro Handley
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How to Excel at Investing: Maximize Wealth
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How to Excel at Investing uses proven strategies to show beginning and experienced investors how to maximize investment profit. Don't let myths and hype keep you from acquiring wealth. Learn how to successfully capture high returns -- with little money.
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Investing Through Your Building Years
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- Balancing Acts: Technology, Finance and the American Future
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