鈥淭his book is an account of the collision of two forces: aspiration and authoritarianism,鈥� New Yorker writer Evan Osnos says of his new book, "Age of Ambition." To that end, Osnos profiles famous dissidents, self-made millionaires, and other noteworthy residents of China, hoping to illustrate the constant tug-of-war between the aspirations of the Chinese people and the government's wish to stay in control. The result is a highly readable and illuminating piece of journalism. You can see the Monitor's full review of "Age of Ambition" here.
