"This is a notable document, a contribution to all who are concerned with understanding the metropolitan phenomenon in the modern world. Anyone who examines this thoughtful and restrained presentation will be especially impressed by the scope and depth of treatment of economic and educational forces, and by the interrelations of the local scene with the wider region and the nation. What a challenge this report presents to the citizens and the responsible men and women of power who are fortunate enough to live in Wichita!"—Luther Gulick, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Institute of Public AdministrationAuthor Glenn W. Miller is professor of economics at Wichita State University.Jimmy M. Skaggs is professor of American studies and economics, and chairperson of the American studies department at WSU. John J. Hartman, Wichita State University professor of sociology; Paul J. Magelli, dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts at WSU; Samuel C. Webb, WSU professor of economics; Lawrence E. McKibbin, dean of the college of Business Administration at the University of Oklahoma; Glenn W. Fisher, Distinguished Professor of Political Science at WSU; and Richard E. Zody, Chairperson of the Graduate Urban Affairs program at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.