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Profiles, Probabilities, and Stereotypes,Used
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This book employs a careful, rigorous, yet lively approach to the timely question of whether we can justly generalize about members of a group on the basis of statistical tendencies of that group. For instance, should a military academy exclude women because, on average, women are more sensitive to hazing than men? Should airlines force all pilots to retire at age sixty, even though most pilots at that age have excellent vision? Can all pit bulls be banned because of the aggressive characteristics of the breed? And, most controversially, should government and law enforcement use racial and ethnic profiling as a tool to fight crime and terrorism?Frederick Schauer strives to analyze and resolve these prickly questions. When the law thinks like an actuarymakes decisions about groups based on averagesthe public benefit can be enormous. On the other hand, profiling and stereotyping may lead to injustice. And many stereotypes are selffulfilling, while others are simply spurious. How, then, can we decide which stereotypes are accurate, which are distortions, which can be applied fairly, and which will result in unfair stigmatization?These decisions must rely not only on statistical and empirical accuracy, but also on morality. Even statistically sound generalizations may sometimes have to yield to the demands of justice. But broad judgments are not always or even usually immoral, and we should not always dismiss them because of an instinctive aversion to stereotypes. As Schauer argues, there is good profiling and bad profiling. If we can effectively determine which is which, we stand to gain, not lose, a measure of justice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Profiles, Probabilities, and Stereotypes'? A: The main theme of the book addresses whether it is justifiable to make generalizations about individuals based on statistical tendencies of their group, examining the implications of profiling in various contexts.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Profiles, Probabilities, and Stereotypes' is Frederick F. Schauer, who explores complex questions related to law, statistics, and morality.
- Q: What type of condition is the book available in? A: The book is available as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring that it is still readable and useful for buyers.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 384 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: What are some key questions discussed in the book? A: Key questions include whether military academies should exclude women based on sensitivity to hazing, if airlines should retire pilots at a certain age, and the ethics of racial and ethnic profiling in law enforcement.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is published in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Profiles, Probabilities, and Stereotypes' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2006.
- Q: What is the relevance of statistical accuracy in the book's context? A: Statistical accuracy is crucial in the discussions within the book, as it examines how decisions based on statistics can lead to both public benefits and potential injustices.
- Q: Does the book provide solutions to the questions it raises? A: Yes, Frederick Schauer analyzes and resolves various questions related to profiling and stereotyping, weighing the importance of statistical generalizations against moral considerations.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of 'Civil Rights', reflecting its focus on social justice issues and ethical considerations.