Introduction

Abstract

This book is a Festschrift honouring the work of Marcus Felson. The 14 studies it contains were specially commissioned. That we were able to attract such a fine set of scholars as contributors is a compelling tribute to Marcus Felson’s work and influence, and we apologize to the many scholars who we know would have been willing to contribute had there been further capacity on our part. The prompt and expert manner in which the authors completed their work made our task as editors an easy one. The book pays tribute via its substantive original contribution to knowledge. This means that the audience for this book should extend far beyond those wishing to learn a little about the man himself.