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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ISBN
9781351474962
Publisert
2017
Utgave
2. utgave
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Routledge
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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