Meritocracy Myth

By Robert K. Miller Jr. and Stephen J. McNamee

Book Overview

This book challenges the widely held belief in meritocracy--that everyone has an equal chance of success based on individual merit and effort. The book considers non-merit factors such as social connections and discrimination. The fourth edition features new material on the current political climate, a new chapter on marriage and mobility, and more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538103400
• ISBN13: 9781538103401
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary