William Simon (1930-2000) was professor of sociology at the University of Houston. He also taught at Indiana University and from 1968 to 1975 was program supervisor at the Institute for Juvenile Research in Chicago. A pioneer in the development of the social constructionist approach to sexuality, Simon was a recipient of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality's Award for Distinguished Scientific Achievement.Phil Farrand is a passionate devotee of "The X-FilesTM. He is also the author of "The Nitpicker's Guide for Next Generation Trekkers, The Nitpicker's Guide for Classic Trekkers, The Nitpicker's Guide for Next Generation Trekkers Vol. II, and "The Nitpicker's Guide for Deep… Space Nine Trekkers. An award-winning computer programmer best known for the creation of Finale(TM), he lives with his wife and daughter in Fairgrove, Missouri."From the Trade Paperback edition.