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19%OFFJames Bloodworth - The Myth of Meritocracy: Why Working-Class Kids Still Get Working-Class Jobs - 9781785900532 - V9781785900532
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The Myth of Meritocracy: Why Working-Class Kids Still Get Working-Class Jobs

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Description for The Myth of Meritocracy: Why Working-Class Kids Still Get Working-Class Jobs Hardback. James Bloodworth tackles the thorny issue of class, privilege and wealth in contemporary Britain, taking to task the major political parties in the process. Series: Provocations. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; JFFA; JFFM; JFSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 121 x 186 x 18. Weight in Grams: 180.
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. It hurts the middle classes too, who are increasingly locked out of the top professions by those from affluent backgrounds.Hitherto, Labour and Conservative politicians alike have sought to deal with the problem by promoting the idea of 'equality of opportunity'. In politics, social mobility is the only game in town, and old socialist arguments emphasising economic equality are about as ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Biteback Publishing
Condition
New
Series
Provocations
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781785900532
SKU
V9781785900532
Shipping Time
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About James Bloodworth
James Bloodworth is a columnist for the International Business Times and the former editor of the political blog Left Foot Forward. James has written on various political topics, both international and domestic, for The Times, The Guardian, the Wall Street Journal, the Daily Beast, the New Statesman and other publications. He is a regular commentator on the BBC and Sky ... Read more

Reviews for The Myth of Meritocracy: Why Working-Class Kids Still Get Working-Class Jobs
"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 ... Read more

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