This book focuses on public opinion on issues related to the theory
of meritocracy. By researching and studying a variety of sources in
an attempt to understand public sentiments concerning meritocracy,
Richard T. Longoria highlights the contradictory nature of American
public opinion and questions the belief that Americans fully
embrace the meritocratic ethos. Previous research has found broad
public support for the idea that smart hard working people should
be rewarded. Why then don't we actually live in a meritocracy? In
part this is explained by the finding that most Americans believe
that the United States is already a meritocracy. Another
explanations is the fact that race, gender, social background,
personal connections and other non-merit factors are believed by
many Americans to impact a person's outcome in life. Longoria
brings issues of social justice and public opinion the fore,
providing a critical analysis of American society and its
fascination with the idea-and not the practice-of meritocracy.
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