Edward Nagell worked in design, testing, failure analysis, cost analysis, and system engineering of mechanical, electrical, and electronics equipment, which gave him experience with relationships and integration of different subjects within a system. He held various responsibilities in management, helping him recognize the relationship of rules and performance, and giving him understanding of politics, pride, greed, and selfishness in the workplace. He has been associated with political campaigns and with politicians at various levels of government, helping him understand politics in government. His experiences combined with his study of history, philosophy, and religion gave him material for this book.