Mr. Kampelman was a conscientious objector during World War II and did alternate service by participating in a government-funded starvation study that saw him drop in weight to 100 pounds from 160.

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Pearson's shame prevents him from acknowledging just how interesting and insightful the study of rap has proved around the world.

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