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""Much of the power of the book comes from Rank’s discussion of 'chance and luck' operating at a far more mundane level in the lives of ordinary people. Rank makes a strong case, in particular, that whether a person winds up in poverty is largely the result of factors outside their control."" * Jacobin * ""Rank’s focus on the interplay between social structure, individual agency, and randomness adds an important dimension to discussions of social mobility and outcomes. The book encourages sociologists to incorporate randomness into their research framework, which could yield deeper insights into the ways that seemingly arbitrary events influence larger societal trends."" * Social Forces *

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Mark Robert Rank is Herbert S. Hadley Professor of Social Welfare at Washington University in St. Louis. He has received numerous awards for his scholarship and books, and his research has been reported in a wide range of national and international media.

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