The authors thank Michael Weitz for his role in the planning of this edition and Peter Boyle for overseeing its preparation for publication. We also thank Tasneem Kauser and her colleagues at KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. for their efforts in managing editing, typesetting, and artwork. We gratefully acknowledge numerous suggestions and corrections received from students and colleagues from around the world.
Peter J. Kennelly
Kathleen M. Botham
Owen P. McGuinness
Victor W. Rodwell
P. Anthony Weil