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Acknowledgements There were so many people involved in this creation process and I will be forever indebted, thank you. First I would like to thank Dr. “Skeeter ” Dixon, without whom I would never have found this place or this project. Secondly I would like to thank the members of my committee, for keeping your door open and “the light on”, especially Dr. W.V. Davidson, who pushed me further than any other professor, so that I could be proud of this work. To Dr. Richardson, I say, thank you for helping me open my mind to difficult ideas. And to Dr. Mathewson, who always had a helpful reference. I also want to thank all of my colleges who listened when necessary, who gave advice as needed, and finally who said “stop, you can do no more. ” I also would like to thank all those Utilians, Hondurans, and tourist who gave their time and stories to the creation of this thesis. I would especially like to thank; Glen, Shelby, Joya, “Ragi”, Naida, Jernigan, Larry, Mrs. Rachel and family, Terry and Duncan. Finally to my family, thanks for believing in me and always being supportive. To all of you who took the time, you have my undying thanks