The Aristocracy of Talent
Narrated by Jonathan Cowley
- Released
- June 28, 2022
- Length
- 18 hrs 8 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Audio
In The Aristocracy of Talent, Adrian Wooldridge explores the rise and global influence of meritocracy, examining how it became the prevailing ideology by promoting advancement based on talent rather than birth. The book traces its development through history, highlighting its transformative impact across cultures and the inclusion of women in the system. Wooldridge also discusses current challenges to meritocracy and advocates for its renewal to address issues like stalled social mobility.
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