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The Rise of the Meritocracy, 1870-2033: An Essay on Education and Quality

Michael Young (1915-2002)

First published 1958
Publisher Thames and Hudson
Format Hardcover
Type Novel
Pages 160

Despite Essay in the title, this is fiction: an account of [and the introduction to the English language of the word meritocracy] the rise of a [dystopian] society/government based solely on merit [intelligence in this case], written in 2033 by an 'historical sociologist'.

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Title Year Publisher Format Type Catalog ID Cover Artist Pages
The Rise of the Meritocracy, 1870-2033: An Essay on Education and Quality 1959 Random House Hardcover Novel 160
The Rise of the Meritocracy, 1870-2033: An Essay on Education and Quality Cover 1961 Pelican / Penguin Books Paperback Novel A485 190
The Rise of the Meritocracy, 1870-2033: An Essay on Education and Quality Cover 1973 Pelican / Penguin Books Paperback Novel 190