I’d like to thank Randall Lake for his early encouragement and steadfast feedback throughout the first phase of this project. I’d also like to thank Stephen O’Leary, Tom Goodnight, and Nina Eliasoph for reading and responding to drafts in this book with interest, insights, and care. To Dean David Birdsell, his incredible staff, and all of my colleagues and students at the Baruch College, CUNY Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, I owe immense gratitude for all the support and guidance you have offered me over the last decade. I consider myself fortunate to be part of such a wonderful team. To my parents, thanks for your unconditional support and love; every day I’m trying to pay it forward. Last, all my love goes to my spouse Lauren and sons Joel and Sam, without whom this project would not have been possible. You bring inspiration, wisdom, and joy to my every day.