Introducing Edward N. Pugh, Jr.

forward to observe the Journal’s continued development and growth under his leadership. Finally I wish to thank a few individuals for their many contributions to the Journal during my 24 years as Associate Editor and Editor — fi rst and foremost my predecessor, Paul F. Cranefi eld, who was an exemplary mentor and set an example for us all to follow, and my fellow Associate Editors David Gadsby and Bob Shapley. We had a good time together, and I have had the pleasure of working with David for all these 24 years; I deeply appreciate his advice and support. Over the last 12+ years Angus Nairn, Larry Palmer, Ken Holmes, and Ed have joined the Journal as Associate Editors. The Associate Editors are most accomplished and well-spoken individuals with diverse interests and expertise, as well as mutual respect and willingness to speak their minds — they have contributed enormously to the Journal. The level of the discourse at the weekly Editors ’ meetings is high, as we review the reviews and strive toward a fair and balanced decision on every manuscript. We educated each other, and I will carry many good memories of these discussions. Past and present members of the Journal ’ s Board have provided invaluable assistance, including advice on diffi cult editorial issues; I would like to emphasize the contributions by Clay Armstrong, Carol Deutsch, Paul de Weer, Don Hilgemann, Bertil Hille, Henry Lester, Chris Miller, and Gary Yellen. David Greene has been an exceptional Managing Editor, who has been an invaluable resource and contributed immensely to the Journal, and the former and present Directors of the Rockefeller University Press, Michael Held and Mike Rossner, respectively, provided an environment that nourished the Journal ’ s development and growth. The Journal has done well — due to the efforts of these and many more dedicated individuals. It has been a privilege to work with them.