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To: TimF who wrote (10513)2/1/2006 2:58:53 PM
From: TigerPaw  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 541857
 
It is to a large degree a meritocracy.


It becomes less so as dynastic families become lodged in the upper aristocracy. They can remain there without merit.



To: TimF who wrote (10513)2/1/2006 3:57:57 PM
From: JohnM  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 541857
 
1 - It is to a large degree a meritocracy.

Not. I can't think of a serious study of cross generational stratification that comes to that conclusion.

You might take a look at Jerome Karabels' book, The Chosen, a study of admission policies at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton from the late 19th century to the late 70s of the 20th century. It's very clear that from the viewpoint of the elite, it's an ongoing bit of taking care of one's own.


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