Acknowledgements

We would like to acknowledge all of those who made this edited volume possible. The completion of this work would not have been possible without the contributions, insights, and support of many individuals. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to all the reviewers who generously dedicated their time and expertise to provide detailed and thoughtful feedback on the chapters. Their critical insights and constructive comments have been invaluable in shaping this volume. Many thanks to: Wilfredo Valentín-Márquez, Abdulkafi Albirini, Steve Dworkin, John Zemke, Carol Klee, Ian Michalski, Lizz Huntley, Julio Torres, Cecilio Lapresta, Ricardo Estremera, Amy Bustin, Robin Finlay, Jacqueline Toribio, Barbara Bullock, Michelle Hamilton, Ora Schwarzwald, Adam Benkato, Ana Anderson, Laura Mijares, and Kendall King.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the series editors Megan Solon and Patricia Matos Amaral, whose guidance and encouragement have been instrumental throughout this process. Their unwavering support has been a source of inspiration and motivation. We are especially grateful to the late Kim Geeslin for her initial support and enthusiasm for the project as well as her mentorship.

Finally, we are deeply appreciative of the contributors, whose hard work and commitment to their scholarship form the foundation of this volume. It has been a privilege to work with such talented and dedicated authors.

To all who have played a role in the realization of this project, we offer our sincerest thanks.