Against Meritocracy: Culture, Power And Myths Of Mobility

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Book Title: Against Meritocracy: Culture, Power And Myths Of Mobility

Item Length: 8.7in

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Author: Jo Littler

Publication Name: Against Meritocracy : Culture, Power and Myths of Mobility

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group

Publication Year: 2017

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 14.5 Oz

Number of Pages: 236 Pages