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The playing fields of Eton : equality and excellence in modern meritocracy

Title
  1. The playing fields of Eton : equality and excellence in modern meritocracy / Mika LaVaque-Manty.
Published by
  1. Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, ©2009.
Author
  1. LaVaque-Manty, Mika.

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Description
  1. x, 233 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
Subject
  1. Geschichte 1750-2007
  2. Equality
  3. Merit (Ethics) > Social aspects
  4. Elite (Social sciences)
  5. Gleichheit
  6. Elite
  7. Gesellschaft
  8. Geschlechterrolle
  9. Leistungsprinzip
  10. Sport
  11. Jämlikhet
  12. Eliter
Contents
  1. Kids and Körperkultur : on the difficulties of fostering civic independence -- Dueling for equality : the master's tools will take down the master's house -- Mens sana, the playing fields of Eton, and other clichés -- Physical culture for the masses -- Being a woman and other disabilities -- The political theory of doping.
Owning institution
  1. Princeton University Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-225) and index.