Twice denied admission to a California medical school despite better grades and test scores than successful minority applicants, Allan Bakke took his grievance to court and set off a major controversy over affirmative action. Ball (political science, University of Vermont) examines the law and politics surrounding Bakke , presenting both sides of the debate and discussing key arguments presented by pressure groups, and looks at the impact of Bakke and its use as a precedent in light of eroding public support for affirmative action. Also looks at recent cases and legislation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)