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The Conspiracy of Merit.

Authors :
Kinsley, Michael
Source :
New Republic. 10/15/77, Vol. 177 Issue 16, p22-24. 3p.
Publication Year :
1977

Abstract

Focuses on the notion of merit and secrets of success. Symptoms of merit madness; Difference between merit qualities and unfair advantages; Job of social reform in eliminating all advantages other merit; Categories of pertinent innate differences between individuals; Failure in justifying disparities in wealth and prestige that meritocratic system perpetuates; Concept of meritocracy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00286583
Volume :
177
Issue :
16
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Republic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9580053