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Economist . 9/1/2001, Vol. 360 Issue 8237, p13-13. 3/5p. 1 Color Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Reports on the effect of alphabetism, which refers to discrimination against those whose surnames begin with a letter in the lower half of the alphabet. Discussion of how people become alphabetically disadvantaged; Solution of alphabetic advancement; Statistic indicating that the alphabetically disadvantaged thrive at corporate leadership.
- Subjects :
- *ALPHABETIZING
*PERSONAL names
*DISCRIMINATION (Sociology)
*SOCIAL marginality
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00130613
- Volume :
- 360
- Issue :
- 8237
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Economist
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 5100686