Quest for Equality in Freedom - 9781138513877

Taylor & Francis

This book describes and analyzes the gravest crisis now facing constitutional democracy: the fundamental conflict between liberal and egalitarian values. Particularly stressed in this analysis are such aspects of the crisis as its origins, ideological tensions, and public policy ramifications. > This book describes and analyzes the gravest crisis now facing constitutional democracy: the fundamental conflict between liberal and egalitarian values. Particularly stressed in this analysis are such aspects of the crisis as its origins, ideological tensions, and public policy ramifications. > Preface 1. THE LOVE OF EQUALITY 2. A SURVEY OF THEORIES OF EQUALITY 3. EQUALITY, FREEDOM, AND POLITICAL DEMOCRACY 4. EQUALITY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE 5. SOCIOECONOMIC EQUALITY. 6. EQUALITY, RACE, AND ETHNICITY 7. SEXUAL EQUALITY 8. THE QUEST FOR EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY 9. THE FUTURE IN PERSPECTIVE