About the author
Author: Joseph E Faulkner is a retired university professor and ordained United Methodist minister. A graduate of the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, he received his doctorate in sociology at Penn State University, where he taught for 33 years. He retired from Penn State as Director of the Program in Religious Studies. He is the author or co-author of 4 books plus numerous articles and book reviews in professional sociological journals. He lives with his wife in State College, Pa.
Sketch Artist: Rose Ann Hoover graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. After 16 years working in the offset printing/graphic design field, she now enjoys working as a freelance graphic designer. In addition to computer graphics, she has experience with illustration and wood carving. Rose Ann happily lives in Halfmoon Township with her husband, John. She is a proud mom of three kids, and a loving owner of three horses.