The Rise of the Meritocracy

The Rise of the Meritocracy

The Rise of the Meritocracy is a dystopian work by Michael Young, Baron Young of Dartington, published in 1958. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of propaganda. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorMichael Young, Baron Young of Dartington
First published1958
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata

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The Rise of the Meritocracy is a 1950s dystopia by Michael Young, Baron Young of Dartington. It is first published in United Kingdom and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, surfacing propaganda. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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When was The Rise of the Meritocracy published?

The Rise of the Meritocracy was first published in 1958.

Who wrote The Rise of the Meritocracy?

The Rise of the Meritocracy was written by Michael Young, Baron Young of Dartington.

What kind of dystopia is The Rise of the Meritocracy?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, with themes of Propaganda. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

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