Acknowledgments

Never tell a young person that something cannot be done. God may have been waiting centuries for somebody ignorant enough of the impossible to do that thing.

Dr. J. A. Holmes

When I undertook my dissertation project on which this book is based, I knew I needed to invest a significant amount of effort, but I think I misjudged the magnitude of it. For that reason, I am grateful to my Dissertation Committee Chair at the University of North Texas, Dr. Charles F. Bimmerle, for providing the support and freedom which was much needed to conduct meaningful research. At the same time, he has always given me the structure and direction necessary to deliver quality work.

I am also indebted to my other committee members-Dr. William A. ...

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