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The Conspiracy of Merit.
- Source :
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New Republic . 10/15/77, Vol. 177 Issue 16, p22-24. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 1977
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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