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This book has taken the better part of ten years, and trying to thank the people who helped me with it would come close to writing an autobiography The first thanks of any qualitative researcher must go to informants. With every interview I am more grateful to the busy people who take the time to share their knowledge and perspective, and exercise their intelligence, just so that academic research may be better. I am very lucky to have met so many serious people in politics, society, and public service who were willing to be forthcoming and responsive without trying to control or distort my work. At Northwestern, Charles Ragin was gracious and endlessly helpful in the years he worked with me. Kathleen Thelen’s advice and support gave form to the work while Edward Gibson’s advice and comments were constantly helpful. Albert Hunter’s conversation and enthusiasm, in Chicago and in London, was always inspiring

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