american political poetry in the 21st century - STIBA Malang

Acknowledgments
In writing this book I received encouragement and advice, directly
and indirectly, from the following colleagues, professors, and poets:
Barbara Baines, John Balaban, David Davis, María DeGuzmán,
Marcia Douglas, Nick Halpern, Trudier Harris, Robert Hass, John
McGowan, Elaine Orr, John Thompson, and Linda Wagner-Martin.
The Welton, Holliday, and Kirkpatrick families were kind and generous
during the years of writing, and my own family has been
supportive and patient with me. My parents, Janie and Dennis, and
my brother, Ryan, have been more interested in my work than anyone
else, and they were always careful to point out that it wasn’t simply a
familial obligation. I want to thank as well the entire Dowdy
and Small families, especially my grandparents, for their support and
inspiration. Finally, I want to thank Shelley for challenging me and
championing my work.