ABSTRACT
The breadth of Irving Louis Horowitz’s scholarly interests and accomplishments is truly prodigious. Those who know him can attest to his ability to grasp the essence of an idea or a situation with intimidating speed and skill. Not only is he a perceptive observer, but he also links his observations to a formidable array of knowledge about any number of topics, and couples it with a solid grounding in the foundations of twentieth-century social thought.
