The myth of American meritocracy and other essays: the collected writings of Ron Unz

Abstract

This collection of previously published articles discusses a variety of topics. It focuses heavily on issues of race, ethnicity, and social policy, especially as they pertain to immigration and public education. The author argues that America’s current immigration policies are driven by self-serving economic and political interests, producing a variety of negative social and economic consequences. He argues that a significant increase in the national minimum wage would be an effective means of reducing illegal immigration, and that the “bilingual education” system has largely failed and should be replaced with intensive English language immersion programs. The author also presents statistical evidence suggesting that America’s elite universities have quietly implemented an “Asian quota” system for their admissions, and that the academic performance of American Jews has sharply declined over the last couple of decades. — AI-generated abstract