Acknowledgments
Marsaura Shukla, my partner, whose emotional and intellectual companionship has been invaluable, has my endless gratitude. She read pretty much the entire book and, despite it being on a topic far-removed from her own scholarly concerns, ofered always intelligent advice about how to clarify its argument. Our children, Jonah and Phoebe, have put up with an often quite distracted dad with good cheer and have provided a delightful backdrop to the writing of the book. Lastly, deep thanks to my mother for her love and support. This book is dedicated to her, as well as to the memory of my father, who would have been thrilled at its completion.
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