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“After residents had secured the major markers of wealth - the home, the right schools, the serenity of private aviation - they turned their attention to the real game in town: the refining of advantage, the expansion of the margins, the hedging against trouble, real and imagined. If you knew where to look you could hone every edge of your life - from your life expectancy to your tax avoidance to your child's performance on the SATs. You could, in other words, make sure that the winners keep winning.”

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Book:Wildland: The Making of America's Fury
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Wildland: The Making of America's Fury

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Evan Osnos
Evan Osnos

Evan Osnos is a distinguished American journalist recognized for his comprehensive coverage of China. Born on December 24, 1976, he has made substantial contributions to the understanding of modern China through his writing and reporting. Osnos has been a key figure in international journalism, particularly in the context of China's rapid modernization and its global implications. more

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