Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law, Third Edition

Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law, Third Edition is an 832-page casebook comparing U.S. equality law with approaches in Europe, South Africa, China, Colombia, India, Brazil and other legal systems. Its case-based and problem-based material spans discrimination and inequality across several protected characteristics, with chapter notes and legal sources for coursework and seminars.

At a glance

Compares U.S. law with legal approaches across regions including Europe, South Africa, China, Colombia, India and Brazil.
Covers inequality and discrimination involving gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and identity, religion and disability.
Uses cases, treaties, statutes, regulations and legal scholarship, with chapter notes and a comparative problem-based approach.
Addresses contested topics including marriage inequality, disability rights, affirmative action, reproductive rights, employment discrimination and hate speech.
The listing says supplementary online course material and guidance for students and instructors are available through Stanford Law School.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad comparative scope can help readers examine how different legal systems approach inequality and discrimination.
The mix of case law, treaty and statutory sources, scholarship, and applied problems supports classroom discussion and legal analysis.
Its topic range makes it relevant to law courses as well as undergraduate study in political science and sociology.

Cons

At 832 pages, it is a substantial course text rather than a brief introduction.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Edward Elgar Publishing
Edition	3rd
Publication date	February 28, 2020
Language	English
Print length	832 pages
ISBN-10	1788979222
ISBN-13	978-1788979221

Dimensions and physical details
Dimensions	6.75 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight listed	2.69 pounds

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Law students and instructors in equality or anti-discrimination courses, seminars and summer programs.
Undergraduate courses in law, political science or sociology seeking a comparative legal perspective.
Readers focused on discrimination law across multiple legal systems and protected characteristics.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a short overview or a single-jurisdiction reference rather than an extensive comparative casebook.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this casebook cover?

It compares U.S. equality and anti-discrimination law with approaches in other legal systems, and examines discrimination involving gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and identity, religion and disability.

What kinds of legal materials are included?

The listing describes case law, treaty law, statutory law, regulatory law and legal scholarship, alongside chapter notes and problem-based analysis.

Is supplementary course material mentioned?

Yes. The listing says additional content and guidance for students and instructors are available through a supplementary online course at Stanford Law School.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 832 pages.