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Schedule of Issued Shares of Class A common stock Under 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Detail) - 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] - Class A Common Stock - shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Independent Directors Compensation Plan [Member] |  |  |
Schedule Of Employee Incentive Compensation Plans Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Restricted shares issued to independent directors for services rendered, in lieu of cash compensation | 16,887 | 19,542 | 49,187
Stock Option |  |  |
Schedule Of Employee Incentive Compensation Plans Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Shares issued to employees upon exercise of stock options | 33,825 | 354,926 | 160,470

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