Sanford School of Public Policy
Duke University

Publications [#47478] of Philip J. Cook

Journal Articles

1. PJ Cook and J Ludwig. "Weighing the Burden of 'Acting White': Are there Race Differences in Attitudes Towards Education?." Journal of Policy Analysis and Management 16.2 (Spring, 1997): 256-278. (Winner of the Vernon Prize for best paper in Volume 16) [online]
   (last updated on 2006/11/21)

   Abstract:
   Analyzes the `National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988' to answer three questions on race differences in attitudes toward education in the United States. Greater alienation experienced by blacks toward school than non-Hispanic whites; Peer penalties for academic success; Impact of family backgrounds between blacks and whites in the educational process.