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Only the shame survives.
My freedom I paid for with Justice.
Acknowledgements
I would like to sincerely thank my advisor, Dr. Stephen
Kent, for his continuous support. His vast knowledge
and enthusiasm provide constant motivation. I
would also like to thank my thesis committee, Dr.
Felice Lifshitz and Dr. Peter Sabo, for their help and
guidance. My heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Patrick Hart
for planting the seed for this publication.

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