Hailed by Business Week as "the man who invented management," Peter EDrucker approached the topic from a stun-ning number of angles--drawing on lessons from sociology, culture, politics, econom- ics, religion, psychology, and literature--and molded them into a clear, coherent vision:The ultimate health of society depends on whether our corporations and other institu- tions are effectively run and responsibly led. Over many decades, Drucker's books and articles have influenced countless busi- ness, nonprofit, and government leaders, and his principles continue to help steer the most successful organizations in the world. But even his most avid fans will find a new Peter Drucker in these pages. The Drucker Lectures presents thirty-three of his most im-portant speeches and talks delivered at profes- sional gatherings and in the classroom. They showcase a great thinker at work--exploring, testing, and refining his ideas.