1. Who supported Mark's research and writing?
Mark's research and writing were supported by various individuals and organizations. Jamie Mullaney, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, and William Harder, director of the CAST center, expressed their gratitude for Mark's work. At Th The George Washington University, Kathryn St. Ours and colleagues from the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, including Yongwu Rong and Evie Downie, provided support. A Dean's Research Chair fellowship allowed Mark to focus on the manuscript, and a grant from the Humanities Facilitating Fund funded the translations of French essays. Additionally, Mark's family, friends, and academic support network played a significant role in his research journey. Mark also acknowledges his children, Emmett, Noble, and Isabel, for their encouragement and his wife, Lydia, for her insightful suggestions and good cheer. Kathryn thanks her parents, Mark and Margaret Kleppinger, for their interest in academic endeavors and countless hours of childcare during the COVID pandemic. She also expresses gratitude to her husband, Sylvester, and children, Franklin and Liviana, for allowing her to focus on her research. Overall, Mark and Kathryn's research was supported by a network of individuals who contributed to their academic success.
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