The preface to the second edition of "The Analysis of Cross-Classified Categorical Data" by Stephen E. Fienberg provides an overview of the changes and additions made to the book. The author acknowledges the positive reception of the first edition, particularly from nonstatisticians, and addresses requests for more detailed explanations and problem sets. The second edition includes expanded discussions on linear logistic response models, polytomous response models, retrospective epidemiological studies, and a new appendix on the small-sample behavior of goodness-of-fit statistics. The author also notes that while many statistical programs for loglinear models are widely available, providing specific recommendations would become outdated quickly due to ongoing developments. The preface highlights the contributions of various friends, colleagues, and students who provided suggestions and corrections, and it expresses gratitude to those who supported the preparation of the book. The content of the book is designed to introduce nonstatisticians to the recent advancements in the analysis of cross-classified categorical data using loglinear models, with a focus on practical applications and new methods.The preface to the second edition of "The Analysis of Cross-Classified Categorical Data" by Stephen E. Fienberg provides an overview of the changes and additions made to the book. The author acknowledges the positive reception of the first edition, particularly from nonstatisticians, and addresses requests for more detailed explanations and problem sets. The second edition includes expanded discussions on linear logistic response models, polytomous response models, retrospective epidemiological studies, and a new appendix on the small-sample behavior of goodness-of-fit statistics. The author also notes that while many statistical programs for loglinear models are widely available, providing specific recommendations would become outdated quickly due to ongoing developments. The preface highlights the contributions of various friends, colleagues, and students who provided suggestions and corrections, and it expresses gratitude to those who supported the preparation of the book. The content of the book is designed to introduce nonstatisticians to the recent advancements in the analysis of cross-classified categorical data using loglinear models, with a focus on practical applications and new methods.