1. Who provided editorial assistance for the manuscript?
MaryAnne Hamilton provided editorial assistance for the manuscript. She helped the author figure out what they were trying to say and guided them to express it clearly in their own voice. The author also expressed gratitude towards Clay Voytek for diligent copyediting and fact-checking, as well as David Newbury for detailed comments on an early draft. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies scholars helped broaden the comparative framework of the manuscript. Amos Goldberg, Bettina Brandt, and Carolin Lange provided stimulating conversations and solidarity. Antonius Robben provided detailed and thought-provoking commentary on an earlier application of Primo Levi's moral gray zone. The Georgia State University Humanities Research Center seminar pushed the author's thinking in new directions. The author is grateful to their colleagues in the Georgia State University Department of Anthropology for offering support after the end of the Global Studies Institute. The University of Louisville Department of Anthropology colleagues supported the early stages of the book. Tayo Jolaosho accompanied the author in writing for nearly two years. Maggie Walker provided deadlines, read drafts, and helped articulate the theoretical framework of the book. Susan Thomson provided feedback on early drafts of chapters and pushed the author to continue. Susi and Maya provided shelter and company during the author's fellowship in DC. The author's neighbor friends asked questions about their research, listened to complaints, and kept an eye on their house and family when they were away. The author's family, including their parents, husband, and sons, provided love, support, and patience throughout the writing process. The author expressed heartfelt gratitude to their family for their unwavering support and belief in them.
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