Deep appreciation is extended to the authors of this study whose generous effort and rich wisdom realized the investigation which this volume reflects.

Acknowledgement is made to: the State University of New York Press, State University Plaza, Albany, New York 12246 for permission to reprint from Stephen F. Schneck, Person and Polis: Max Scheler's Personalism as Political Theory, Copyright 1987.

Appreciation is extended as well to Mrs. B. Kennedy and Mrs. Linda Perez for their work in preparing the manuscript, to the James A. McLeans for their support in the realization of this project, and The Catholic University of America for some support toward editing this volume.