It
would be hopeless to attempt a comprehensive list of the individuals who have
helped me complete this book, so I will confine myself to thanking my wife, Liz
Jenkins, and my colleagues Michael Anesko, Deborah Clarke, Aminadav Dykman,
Linda Ivanits, Gary Knoppers, William L. Petersen, and Stephen Suknaic.
I
owe a special debt of gratitude to Kathryn Hume, who read and commented extensively
on an early draft of the manuscript.
