Systems of distribution and a sense of equity: A multilevel analysis of meritocratic attitudes in post-industrial societies

European Sociological Review

Volumn 23, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 649-663

  Kunovich, Sheri ^a   Slomczynski, Kazimierz M ^b  

^a SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 36549078162     PISSN: 02667215     EISSN: 14682672     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/esr/jcm026     Document Type: Article

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