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The Rise of the Meritocracy (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
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The Rise of the Meritocracy (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
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Michael Young has christened the oligarchy of the future
"Meritocracy." Indeed, the word is now part of the English
language. It would appear that the formula: IQ+Effort=Merit may
well constitute the basic belief of the ruling class in the
twenty-first century. Projecting himself into the year 2034, the
author of this sociological satire shows how present decisions and
practices may remold our society. It is widespread knowledge that
it is insufficient to be somebody's nephew to obtain a responsible
post in business, government, teaching, or science. Experts in
education and selection apply scientific principles to sift out the
leaders of tomorrow. You need intelligence rating, qualification,
experience, application, and a certain caliber to achieve status.
In a word, one must show merit to advance in the new society of
tomorrow. In a new opening essay, Young reflects on the reception
of his work, and its production, in a candid and lively way. Many
of the critical ambiguities surrounding its original publication
are now clarified and resolved. What we have is what the Guardian
of London called "A brilliant essay." and what Time and Tide
described as "a fountain gush of new ideas. Its wit and style make
it compulsively enjoyable reading from cover to cover."
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