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The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America

Lani Guinier
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The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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Lani Guinier

The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America, Lani Guinier critiques the traditional merit-based education system in the U.S., emphasizing its failure to promote genuine democracy and equality. She advocates for collaborative and inclusive approaches that empower all students, focusing on diverse talents and leadership qualities to reform higher education.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

3.9

204 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lani Guinier’s The Tyranny of the Meritocracy is praised for challenging conventional views on higher education, advocating for diverse student assessments beyond standardized testing. Critics argue that while Guinier's ideas are provocative, the solutions lack practical implementation strategies. Her call for broader inclusion is lauded but deemed idealistic.

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Who Should Read The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America?

Readers interested in The Tyranny of the Meritocracy by Lani Guinier will likely have a keen interest in education policy, social justice, and reforming systems of inequality. Similar works include Michael Sandel's The Tyranny of Merit and Anthony P. Carnevale's The Merit Myth, which also critique meritocratic ideals.

3.9

204 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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