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James Bloodworth
Author of Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain
Works by James Bloodworth
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 20th century
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- UK
- Places of residence
- London, England, UK
- Education
- Nottingham Trent University
City University, London - Occupations
- journalist
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- Works
- 5
- Members
- 130
- Popularity
- #155,342
- Rating
- 3.9
- Reviews
- 3
- ISBNs
- 8
- Languages
- 1
It's a critique of the philosophy of the meritocracy and it's implementation in the politics of the UK. Well written, concisely argued and easy to read. Perhaps a bit short? I could happily have read twice as much and would have appreciated some deeper theoretical considerations, and I would have liked a 'further reading' section. Excellent book nonetheless.
Well worth reading for anyone who has ever doubted that land of milk and honey promised for us in a true meritocracy. Perhaps worth it for those believers aswell.… (more)