The Rise of the Meritocracy (Classics in Organization and Ma)

This new paperback edition of The Rise of the Meritocracy is part of the Classics in Organization and Ma series. It presents the influential sociological essay by Michael Young, first published in 1958, which introduced the term "meritocracy" to modern discourse.

• Format: Trade paperback, clean cover and spine, no markings
• Key themes: Education, social stratification, class, and intelligence testing
• Contents: Complete original text, new introduction by the author for this edition
• Collector value: Essential reading for students of sociology, political science, and education theory
• New condition: Unread, factory-sealed shrinkwrap (if applicable)

A foundational text for understanding how merit-based systems shape modern societies.