Dedication
To Nora, Fiona, and Amy for their loving support. — Bill
To my aunts Subbalakshmi and Vasantha for their unfaltering care and affection, and my
parents Inthumathi and Raghunathan, and brother Shiva for all their support. — Swami
To my parents G¨ulseren and Salih for encouraging me to pursue knowledge, and to my
beloved husband Adem for always being there when I need him. — Bahar