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It has been my great pleasure to work with an international team of editors and scholars during the course of this book, and it gives me even greater pleasure now to thank all of them for their enormous efforts. Many people have contributed in countless ways to make The International Encyclopedia of Revolution and Protest the most comprehensive and definitive work on the subject. To turn the objective into reality required conscientiousness, attention to detail, and sustained drive from numerous people with specific academic and editing expertise. Ultimately, the success of this project depended on the skill, intellect, and determination of editors and scholars from throughout the world who contributed at various stages of the project. First and foremost, Deirdre Ilkson, project manager for this encyclopedia and development editor at Wiley-Blackwell, recognized the importance of the work from the start and oversaw every detail, down to the very last stages of preparing the book for the printer. Deirdre's contribution, carried out with cheerful confidence, intelligence, and dedication, extends to every facet of the project, and infuses the entire work. She was responsible for day-to-day management and the broader long-term demands of the project. Deirdre synchronized all aspects, from formulating a plan to complete this work to coordinating contributions, authors, correspondence, ... log in or subscribe to read full text