This book challenges the widely held American belief in meritocracy--that people get out of the system what they put into it based on individual merit. Examining talent, attitude, work ethic, and character as elements of merit, the book also evaluates the effect of non-merit factors such as social status, race, heritage, and wealth on meritocracy. The third edition features a new section on "The Great Recession."
Focusing on research design in health and exercise, this book emphasizes the importance of ethics throughout the research process. It provides a theoretical analysis while addressing practical concerns, ensuring researchers are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of ethical considerations. Additionally, it offers valuable guidance on preparing proposals for institutional review boards, making it a comprehensive resource for researchers in the field.
Essential photocopiable resource to encourage pupils to source mathematical solutions from real life - questions drawn from life that require thought to solve - reader-friendly teacher background material to support each pupil page - appropriate Internet sites to further support the question - ideas for teachers to extend the activities further