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Acknowledgments This text would not have been possible without the help of many people. First, I wish to thank the chapter authors who quickly agreed to participate in this emerging project some years ago. I have learned much from their insights and questions. Second, several graduate students and faculty members at Louisiana State University have helped me in the preparation of this document. While many have contributed to the concepts and concerns presented in this text, Monisa Shackelford, Laura Carwile, Petra Munro, Laura Hensley, and Nina Asher have directly aided its production by reading various drafts and making suggestions for improvement. Finally, my friends and family both in Louisiana and the Midwest are invaluable to my academic work. Particularly to Brian and Anson, I am deeply grateful. Thanks to them, I am able to stay grounded in what matters. ...

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