Displaying 1 of 1 2012 Format: Book Author: Hayes, Chris, 1979 February 28- Title: Twilight of the elites : America after meritocracy / Christopher Hayes. Edition: 1st ed. Publisher, Date: New York : Crown Publishers, ©2012. Description: 292 pages ; 25 cm Summary: Analyzes scandals in high-profile institutions, from Wall Street and the Catholic Church to Major League Baseball, while evaluating how an elite American meritocracy rose throughout the past half-century before succumbing to corruption and failure. Subjects: Elite (Social sciences) -- United States. Business and politics -- United States. Corporate power -- United States. Power (Social sciences) United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century. United States -- Economic conditions -- 21st century. United States -- Social conditions -- 21st century. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-279) and index. Contents: The naked emperors -- Meritocracy and its discontents -- Moral hazards -- Who knows? -- Winners -- Out of touch -- Reformation. LCCN: 2012002435 ISBN: 9780307720450 0307720454 Other Number: 774697190 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 325009 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 305.52 Hayes Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
