Irving Louis Horowitz (1929-2012) was Hannah Arendt distinguished university professor emeritus of sociology and political science at Rutgers University. He served as chairman of the board and editorial director of Transaction Publishers at the University. A prolific writer, he authored nearly 50 books, many of which appeared in translation and multiple editions, as well as hundreds of articles and essays. Subjects ranged from political theory to academic affairs and public policy, to publishing. He was widely regarded as the authoritative voice on Cuban Communism. Dr. Horowitz received many