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The Myth of Meritocracy

Hardcover • 2016 • English

The Myth of Meritocracy

By James Bloodworth

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About the book

The best jobs in Britain today are overwhelmingly done by the children of the wealthy. Meanwhile, it is increasingly difficult for bright but poor kids to transcend their circumstances. This state ...

Society and culture: general
Sociology and anthropology
Social services and welfare, criminology

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ISBN

9781785900532

Published year

2016

Language

English

Original title

The Myth of Meritocracy

Format

Hardcover

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