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Acknowledgments Writing this book would have been a much more difficult task if it were not for the love and encouragement of my family. My wife and my parents, Michael and Vicki, have endured my frequent absences, holding the fort together while I have been overseas or bunkered in my office. It is to each of them, and to my son, Dominic, that I dedicate this book. My work over the past several years would not have been possible without the advice, assistance, encouragement, and support of many people. Phillip Jones, at the University of Sydney, introduced me to the field of international education and development and has been an outstanding and inspiring guide and mentor ever since. In Cambodia, Vin McNamara generously shared with me his thoughts, materials, and experiences and was instrumental in my gaining access to all levels of the educational system. My debt to both of them is substantial. Many other people have assisted me since I began researching Cambodian education. To those who have commented on and critiqued drafts of my work, provided hospitality and introductions, lent me their materials, or offered assistance and suggestions, I express my sincere thanks. I wish to especially single out Nathan Waesch, who has lent me his ear (and his proofreading skills) on more occasions than I can recall. For their assistance, I need to also express my gratitude to the administrators , librarians, and archivists at the various libraries and document centers I have visited in Cambodia. vii My final word of thanks is to the many Cambodians in Australia and in Cambodia who welcomed me into their offices and homes and opened their lives to me over the course of my research. For some, our time together provided an opportunity to relive memories of happier times. Others selflessly shared with me recollections of days they would prefer to forget. Each of them taught me a great deal and served to heighten the enjoyment I derived from writing this book. viii Acknowledgments ...

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