From the Co-Editors

Bo LI & Li-an ZHOU

Perspectives, Vol. 1, No. 2

A big fun of being co-editors, through constant interactions with our authors, associate editors and copy editors, is to witness articles and arguments gradually being polished and sharpened, and to learn a great deal in and out of our own fields of study. This feeling is not the same as that of a pure reader, we believe.

In this second issue of "Perspectives," we continue to emphasize the diversity of the themes covered while seeking a continuity in some important topics we deem necessary to learn and understand. We hope you will enjoy reading the articles published here. As true believers in the importance of free debate in clarifying and stimulating our thinking, we also look forward to receiving your responses to our published articles. A short comment or note will serve our purpose well, while a full-fledged critique will be even better.

As usual, we want to take this opportunity to thank all those who have contributed their time and effort, and to encourage the submission of your beloved pieces, term papers, or a summary of your grand thesis. All submissions and suggestions should be sent to Bo LI at bo_li@post.harvard.edu or Li-an ZHOU at zhoula@leland.stanford.edu.