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Part One: How Conservatism Won

Behind the Bastards

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Foundation of Think Tanks and Their Evolution

Exploring the establishment of the Russell Sage Foundation in 1907 to address social issues and the evolution of think tanks like the Brookings Institute and the Rand Corporation. The chapter delves into the origins of Taylorism, the influence of expert knowledge in policy-making, and the transition of think tanks from impartial analysis to political alignment.

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