{"product_id":"the-meritocracy-trap-daniel-markovits","title":"The Meritocracy Trap - Daniel Markovits","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eThe Meritocracy Trap by Daniel Markovits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eThe Meritocracy Trap\u003c\/strong\u003e challenges the idea that hard work and talent alone guarantee success. Daniel Markovits argues that America’s merit-based system has created growing inequality, squeezed the middle class, and trapped even the elite in high-pressure, unfulfilling lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eThis book is essential for anyone trying to understand the forces shaping modern society and economic opportunity. You can \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eBuy in Kenya\u003c\/strong\u003e and get it delivered fast from Readers’ Republik.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eHow meritocracy contributes to economic inequality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eWhy the middle class is under increasing pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eHow elite professionals are also trapped by high expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eThe social and cultural consequences of merit-based systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eInsights into potential reforms and solutions for a fairer society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eWho should read the book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eStudents of economics, politics, or sociology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eProfessionals navigating competitive careers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003ePolicy makers and social activists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eAnyone interested in social inequality and economic systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eReaders seeking a deeper understanding of modern America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eWhy buy The Meritocracy Trap from Readers’ Republik\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eFast and reliable delivery across Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eCarefully curated titles for ambitious and curious readers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eEasy ordering from a trusted Kenyan online bookstore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Readers Republik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43026387435609,"sku":null,"price":3460.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/4292\/1049\/files\/1_a7bac246-48d2-430c-9720-a390c13e63d4.jpg?v=1769670997","url":"https:\/\/readersrepublik.com\/products\/the-meritocracy-trap-daniel-markovits","provider":"Readers Republik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}