Myth of Meritocracy
"An ambitious new series that tackles the controversy of the topics explored with a mixture of intelligence and forthright argument from some excellent writers." - The Observer; "A smashing little book, confidently written, well-researched and a grim pleasure to read." - Nick Cohen, The Spectator; "Bloodworth's book may be light enough to slip into your jacket pocket but its argument is a weighty one ... A well formulated and eminently sensible argument that is bolstered by sharp and engaging prose." - International Business Times; "James Bloodworth is one of the best writers on politics around ... elegant and passionate." - Julie Burchill, The Spectator
The best jobs in Britain today are overwhelmingly done by the children of the wealthy. Meanwhile, it is increasingly difficult for bright but poor kids to transcend their circumstances. This state of affairs should not only worry the less well-off. Les mer
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Biteback Publishing
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781785900532
- Utgivelsesår
- 2016
- Format
- 12 x 9 cm
Anmeldelser
"An ambitious new series that tackles the controversy of the topics explored with a mixture of intelligence and forthright argument from some excellent writers." - The Observer; "A smashing little book, confidently written, well-researched and a grim pleasure to read." - Nick Cohen, The Spectator; "Bloodworth's book may be light enough to slip into your jacket pocket but its argument is a weighty one ... A well formulated and eminently sensible argument that is bolstered by sharp and engaging prose." - International Business Times; "James Bloodworth is one of the best writers on politics around ... elegant and passionate." - Julie Burchill, The Spectator