How Elites Ate the Social Justice Movement

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, we asked for fundamental change. We got Goldman Sachs diversity pledges and rainbow flags flying in front of defense contractors.

About the author

Fredrik deBoer is the author of The Cult of Smart, a book about meritocracy, education, and the potential for a more humane society. It was selected by New York magazine as one of its Ten Best Books of 2020. He holds a PhD in English from Purdue University, where he concentrated on assessment of student learning. He lives in Brooklyn with his girlfriend and his cat Suavecito.

Summary

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, we asked for fundamental change. We got Goldman Sachs diversity pledges and rainbow flags flying in front of defense contractors.

Product details

• Authors: Fredrik Deboer
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.10.2024
• EAN: 9781668016022
• ISBN: 978-1-66801-602-2
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, HISTORY / United States / 21st Century, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Commentary & Opinion, 21st Century, Political activism, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, United States of America, USA, Political activism / Political engagement