Author:Lee Elliot Major,Stephen Machin
What are the effects of decreasing social mobility?
How does education help - and hinder - us in improving our life chances?
Why are so many of us stuck on the same social rung as our parents?
Apart from the USA, Britain has the lowest social mobility in the Western world. The lack of movement in who gets where in society - particularly when people are stuck at the bottom and the top - costs the nation dear, both in terms of the unfulfilled talents of those left behind and an increasingly detached elite, disinterested in improvements that benefit the rest of society.
This book analyses cutting-edge research into how social mobility has changed in Britain over the years, the shifting role of schools and universities in creating a fairer future, and the key to what makes some countries and regions so much richer in opportunities, bringing a clearer understanding of what works and how we can better shape our future.
To instil a love of literature, a copy of Dancing by the Light of the Moon ought to find its way into every home in the land
—— Daily Mail, Book of the WeekGyles has discovered the secret of finding happiness through learning poetry by heart. It's wonderful and so much fun
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—— Mail OnlineGyles Brandreth has compiled a collection of 250 poems that he believes will transform your memory and change your life. I couldn't agree me
—— Dr Max Pemberton , Daily MailThis compendium is an enthusiastic and emphatic call to appreciate all forms of poetry
—— Radio TimesA celebration of poetry packed full of wonderful verses
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—— Glamour UKA profound book about self-determination and self-realization. By capturing and universalizing the wisdom of successful start-up businesses, the authors provide an exciting blueprint for building a fulfilling career. Invaluable for any person who wants to be a successful entrepreneur not in a particular company but in the most important enterprise of all: one's own life.
—— Cory Booker, United States Senator from New JerseyThe most compelling parts of this book are the ones that look at the importance of developing and exploiting professional networks. As well as explaining network intelligence, or why your contacts’ contact may be the best source of leads about potential jobs, the book also gives numerous tips - including ones gleaned from the world of online dating - about how best to broker effective relationships
—— EconomistIt is the optimism of Silicon Valley that infuses this book: there is still hope for those striving to break into the charmed circle
—— Richard Waters , Financial TimesThe Internet has fundamentally changed the architecture of business and society. This terrific book shows you how to live, learn, and thrive in a networked world.
—— Joi Ito, Director, MIT Media LabIn times of change and uncertainty...adaptability creates stability. It is insights like this that make The Startup of You such a compelling new way to approach your life. Hoffman and Casnocha have distilled the essence of entrepreneurship into a potion for personal success, regardless of your career plans.
—— John Etchemendy, Provost, Stanford UniversityThe same extraordinary vision and timing that enabled Reid to found LinkedIn is once again on display with his book The Start-up of You. His central thesis, that every individual can benefit from acting as the entrepreneur of their own life and career, has never been more important than it is in today's increasingly globalized, competitive, and networked world.
—— Jeff Weiner, CEO, LinkedInA fascinating insight to the workings of Silicon Valley and the characters therein and how they interact with each other
—— RecruitmentViews.comThere is much helpful advice but the main themes are to make sure your network is as strong as it can be so that it helps you to also make sure you are in a place that has opportunities for you
—— Citywealth Magazine