Preface<br > The problems in attempting such a book as Glasnost:<br >Gateway to World Revival are obvious:<br > 1. The figures and data listed become obsolete almost the<br >moment they re written.<br > 2， One can be overwhelmed by the details and miss the<br >emphasis of the subject.<br > 3， With such br~ad based subject areas， the author is<br >forced to rely heavily on indirect sources of information<br >rather than personal knowledge.<br > 4. Although I ve tried to emphasize the consistency of<br >principles and issues， it s easy for the reader to become<br >eaoght up in specific details and figures that are subject to<br >change.<br > Finally， I am indebted to a number of people who provided<br >mc valuable time and resources through research， typing，<br >aad commentary. One worthy of special mention is Henry<br >Kurth of Lebanon， Missiouri， who rendered keen insights<br >and credible counsel in difficult areas.<br >Ralt~h Mann<br >