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acknowledgments giving thanks is always a difficult task because of the danger of forgetting somebody. but it is important to acknowledge the work and acompañamiento of many friends and colleagues in the process of finishing this project since its initial stages during my dissertation. First, i have to thank the members of my dissertation committee, kurt hendel, José David rodríguez, David Daniels, and William Fred santiago. Their comments and solidarity toward my project, and its subversive content, make them deserving of much of the credit for its development and completion. second, it is important to mention the companionship and help of two important people, Daisy L. Machado and Dale irvin, who challenged me to take every argument here a little further. i am indebted to you! Miguel De La Torre, thank you for taking a chance on this project and pushing me to see its possibilities. i am indebted to the CehiLA UsA family, who always opened its doors to my interest on theories of histories; they have served as more than conversational partners, but as friends in the search for the decolonization of the dominant discourses. it is also important to acknowledge Mark Dennis , scott stirling, and Mathieu Weiss, whose companionship and support have been essential. Also, it is important to thank Corinne Adams and sammie bennett, my student assistants, who worked hard in the developmental stages of the project. Finally, i want to thank some people whose support and inspiration have made this book possible.As always i am indebted to Arlene sánchez-Walsh for her constant support and acompañamiento, and the space of trust she constantly provides, and to sean McMillan, who always brought love and passion to our conversations and ix x acknowledgments our dreams of a liberated knowledge. in addition, i am thankful to kristina smith, who always pushed me to be true to the spirit behind this project. To my brothers and sister, and their families: Omar Martínez-Vázquez, edgardo Martínez-Vázquez, isabel Martínez-Torres , kalitza baerga, Monica rivera, Omar ignacio, Gustavo Andrés, Alma Zoé, and edgardo Luis, i carry you with me even in the distance . To my mother, edda Vázquez-beitía, and my father, edgardo Martínez-nazario, i hope this and all of my works make you proud. Finally, and as always, most importantly, i am grateful for the unconditional love and presence of my wife Vanessa González-López and our son estéfano Martínez-González. You are the reason for my struggle for decolonization. ...

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