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Very Good- Size: 7x1x5; Mass market paperback in very good-condition. Pelican Books, this is a 1979 printing. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy. Previous owner's inscription on front endpaper, otherwise text very good. Some shelfwear, nothing major. NOT ex-library. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The word 'meritocracy' is now commonplace. However, most people seem to have missed the point of its originator. This book cleverly takes the meritocracy to its logical conclusion: with annual IQ testing and links to eugenics.
The case against the meritocracy is only touched upon, but I imagine Young didn't feel he needed to make it too overt. In an age where millions of parents are desperate for their children to go to a 'good' school, 'achieve', and become 'successful', the book is as relevant today as when it was written.
