Regarding the writing process, I would like to say thanks to Hanne Wiegel, for making the final edition of the thesis; as well to my supervisors for their constant support in improving my texts. This thesis is dedicated to Adriana von Moltke and Rolf Stüdemann, my grandparents who died during my Phd period. Cover design by Ignacio Bahna Cover pictures by Felipe Durán
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