In a lengthy and compelling collection of ideas, social criticism, and technical knowledge, author Wolf DeVoon emerges as a thoughtful, independent pioneer. A subject index invites the reader to pick a topic and explore what he thinks about politics, filmmaking, legal theory, American history, oil reserves, secret agents, the rights of children, legislation, and intimate aspects of DeVoon's life, challenging and clearly expressed from first page to last. He opens with a note of thanks to you, the reader.