Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-188) and index.
Foreword / Harold R. Tyler, Jr. -- Introduction / Theodore M. Shaw -- 1. The New Threat to Diversity -- 2. The Historical Background of the Battle against Affirmative Action -- 3. The Political Battle: Ballot Initiatives, Media Outreach, and Legislative Action -- 4. The Legal Battle: Strategic Litigation and Networking -- 5. The Assault on Diversity and the Coming to Power of the George W. Bush Administration