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Acknowledgments

We thank Cynthia Ebinger, John Hopper, John
T he first two editions of Global Tectonics were Oldow, and Peter Cawood for providing thoughtful
largely written by Phil Kearey. Tragically Phil
died, suddenly, in 2003 at the age of 55, just after reviews of the original manuscript. Ian Bastow, José
starting work on a third edition. We are indebted to Cembrano, Ron Clowes, Barry Doolan, Mian Liu, Phil
his wife, Jane, for encouraging us to complete a Hammer, and Brendan Meade provided helpful com-

third edition. Phil had a particular gift for writing ments on specific aspects of some chapters. KAK wishes
succinct and accessible accounts of often diffi cult to thank Gabriela Mora-Klepeis for her excellent research
concepts, which generations of students have been assistance and Pam and Dave Miller for their support.
thankful for. We are very conscious of the fact that
our best efforts to emulate his style have often fallen K.A.K.
short. F.J.V.

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