Twenty-six university-based specialists from the U.S., Canada, and Europe contribute 14 chapters providing a broad, yet concise and integrated, cutting- edge review of leadership research. Following an introductory chapter on leadership past, present, and future, coverage includes the complexity, science, and assessment of leadership; leadership success and its development; and three emerging issues in the field culture, gender, and ethics. For students, scholars, instructors, consulting and human resources specialists and practicing managers. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)