76,404 words
242 pages with references, 225 without (thank heavens–original dissertation was 400+)
8 chapters, +intro and conclusion chapters
16 months of fieldwork (2006-2008)
60 interviews
16 years of the IVCF story (approx 1992 to 2008)
6 people in my family at start of fieldwork, now we are 10
6 friends who read the ENTIRE manuscript and gave feedback
$12.15 to mail to new jersey
1 extremely happy and relieved assistant professor
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