Fareed ZakariaJournalist and political analyst · CNN, Washington Post
Recommended
Meritocracy Trap
Daniel Markovits · 2019 · 560 pages
Advertising · Amazon affiliate linkView on Amazon
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more..
About the book
A profound critique of the myth of modern meritocracy and the psychological and social cost it imposes. Daniel Markovits argues that the elite educational and professional system, rather than creating equal opportunity, perpetuates inequality and blames individuals for structural failures.
By examining how the obsessive competition for credentials shapes lives from childhood onward, the book reveals the inherent contradictions of a society that promises social mobility while structurally denying it. A provocative reflection on fairness, ambition, and the invisible price of success.
Book details
| Author | Daniel Markovits |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Meritocracy Trap |
| Year of publication | 2019 |
| Pages | 560 |
Recommended by 1 person
More from Philosophy
