The Meritocracy Myth
Every sociology student should read this clear and compelling book, and their instructors should too!The Meritocracy Mythreminds many of us why we became interested in sociology in the first place. And I suspect that many sociology students will soon find the same. (Ronald C. Wimberley, North Carolina State University)The Meritocracy Mythexposes the deceptive American rhetoric that hard work, talent and virtue are all that is necessary to make it to the top. With inequalities at the core of sociology,The Meritocracy Mythmakes a valuable contribution to the field by closely examining the contributing mechanisms that perpetuate class disparities. For sociology students, readingThe Meritocracy Mythis a great application of important sociological concepts and theories to explain how all of our lives are influenced by socio-economic class arrangements. (Beth Davison, Appalachian State University)Praise for the First Edition:This well-written and researched book on a neglected topic is a must-read. Essential. (CHOICE)The Meritocracy Mythdeconstructs the discourse around the American Dream in a manner that is accessible by, and doesn't talk down to, the typical undergrad. Exceptionally well-written.(Judi Kessler, Monmouth College)