Making All the Difference: Inclusion, Exclusion, and American Law

Rating:
Summary: Excellent review of the literature and well-told stories
Review: Minow gives a well-balanced overview of the problem of being different and how we tend to define "difference" as something inherent in others. She offers solid suggestions for overcoming the unstated assumptions we make that harm those whom we see as different. Her references are well-documented, and cover a broad spectrum of political perceptions.

Minow recognizes that the same unstated assumptions that affect our views of the "different" also affect the inflexibility of our legal system. Her explanations are both clear and cogent.

The work is strengthened by practical illustrations and by the realization that sometimes we work in less than ideal situations, with what we have. Well written and very "read"able. One of my favorites.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent review of the literature and well-told stories
Review: Minow gives a well-balanced overview of the problem of being different and how we tend to define "difference" as something inherent in others. She offers solid suggestions for overcoming the unstated assumptions we make that harm those whom we see as different. Her references are well-documented, and cover a broad spectrum of political perceptions.

Minow recognizes that the same unstated assumptions that affect our views of the "different" also affect the inflexibility of our legal system. Her explanations are both clear and cogent.

The work is strengthened by practical illustrations and by the realization that sometimes we work in less than ideal situations, with what we have. Well written and very "read"able. One of my favorites.