A book like this is possible only through the sincerest dedication of the authors and others who believe in its purpose. For authors, their reward has been the chance to tell their part of the story of public administration in East Asia. The editors, coordinators, and production staff have had the honor of helping them do so. As editors, we especially want to acknowledge the work of the area coordinators of this book: Yijia Jing, Chung-Yuan Jan, Kengo Akizuki, Masao Kikuchi, and Jae Moon (who also doubled as an editor). Without their support, this project could not have succeeded as it has; they are its unsung heroes.