The Meritocracy Myth

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Minority Studies, Discrimination & Race Relations
Cover of the book The Meritocracy Myth by Stephen J. McNamee, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Stephen J. McNamee ISBN: 9781538103418
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: March 15, 2018
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Stephen J. McNamee
ISBN: 9781538103418
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: March 15, 2018
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

The Meritocracy Myth challenges the widely held American belief in meritocracy—that people get out of the system what they put into it based on individual merit. The book examines talent, attitude, work ethic, and character as elements of merit and evaluates the effect of nonmerit factors such as family background, social connections, luck, market conditions, unequal educational opportunities, and discrimination.

The fourth edition has been revised and streamlined throughout. It features new material on the current economic and political climate; the reasons behind the increasing levels of inequality in the United States and globally; how economic, social, and cultural factors shaped Donald Trump’s rise to political prominence, and more. The fourth edition includes a new chapter on marriage and mobility that examines how patterns in marriage tend to increase the concentration of wealth and pass on nonmerit advantages to children, furthering trends toward social inequality.

A compelling book on an often-overlooked topic, The Meritocracy Myth is ideal for introducing students to this provocative topic while sparking discussion and reflection.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Meritocracy Myth challenges the widely held American belief in meritocracy—that people get out of the system what they put into it based on individual merit. The book examines talent, attitude, work ethic, and character as elements of merit and evaluates the effect of nonmerit factors such as family background, social connections, luck, market conditions, unequal educational opportunities, and discrimination.

The fourth edition has been revised and streamlined throughout. It features new material on the current economic and political climate; the reasons behind the increasing levels of inequality in the United States and globally; how economic, social, and cultural factors shaped Donald Trump’s rise to political prominence, and more. The fourth edition includes a new chapter on marriage and mobility that examines how patterns in marriage tend to increase the concentration of wealth and pass on nonmerit advantages to children, furthering trends toward social inequality.

A compelling book on an often-overlooked topic, The Meritocracy Myth is ideal for introducing students to this provocative topic while sparking discussion and reflection.

More books from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Cover of the book Thought Reform and China's Dangerous Classes by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book Managing People and Projects in Museums by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book Assessing Writing by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book Gender and Citizenship by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book The Legal World of the School Principal by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book Judicial Behavior and Policymaking by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book Radical Islam in Central Asia by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book Between Hope and Despair by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book Rethinking the Haitian Revolution by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book Aging Masculinity in the American Novel by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book Library Makerspaces by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book Romances with Schools by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book The Essential Civil Society Reader by Stephen J. McNamee
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Native American Movements by Stephen J. McNamee
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy