In preparing this new edition, authors were struck by how the cliche of "living in changing times" is becoming almost ironic. The events of each day remind them that things are moving far more quickly and unpredictably than they could ever have imagined. Consider the U.S. economic turmoil brought on by the mortgage-lending crisis and the record price of crude oil, which seemingly rises independent of consumption. Or think about the runup to the 2008 U.S. presidential election. It strikes us as just a bit surreal to see the word change plastered on the speaker"s podium and waved by supporters every time Barack Obama comes out to speak. Not to be outdone, Hillary Clinton"s key selling point is her emphasis that she has the ability to lead change. By the time the next edition of this book comes out, a new president will be well into her or his first term and authors will no doubt have experienced a lot of change. Формат: 20 см x 25 см.