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Carol Poore at Brown University was exceedingly generous with her time in reading and critiquing my drafts and offering instant feedback, and her never-failing encouragement did wonders for preserving my good spirits. Katherine Goodman at Brown University generously made time for my project against the interests of her own schedule, and I greatly appreciate her assistance. I would also like to thank Professor Emeritus Duncan Smith, who helped me define my research interests and offered his advice during the first two years of this project.
My friends and colleagues Len Cagle, now at Lycoming College, and Cornelia Neudert at Bavarian Broadcasting performed the tedious task of reading my unfinished drafts. I am forever indebted to my in-laws, Paz Avilés, Julio Z. Concha, and Pablo Concha for their willing assistance with running errands in Santiago; without their help, a number of crucial materials could not have been included in this book. I would also like to thank my dear friend and colleague Annekathrin Lange, now at Harvard University, for her friendship and support. My sister Annemarie has accompanied me with her love and sanity.
Finally, I owe my husband, Julio Concha, more than words can express for his unconditional and assertive dedication to my work throughout the years. He has at all times offered his advice and assistance as a matter of course. More than anything, I thank him for his genuine interest in my project, for sharing my enthusiasm, and for our long discussions. Without his help and his commitment, I could not have completed this project.