Browsing Doctoral Theses by Thesis Supervisor "Shirley, Ian"
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A critical examination of Māori economic development: a Ngāti Awa perspective
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)This thesis provides a critical examination of Māori economic development with particular emphasis on the Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi of Ngāti Awa. A ‘development patterns framework’ was employed in order to explore key ... -
A critical examination of poverty reduction initiatives in Vietnam
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)Poverty has always been a critical concern over centuries. Though mankind has progressed in technology and economic development and the fight against poverty has gained remarkable achievements over the past five decades, ... -
The creative country: policy, practice and place in New Zealand's creative economy 1999-2008
(Auckland University of Technology, 2010)The ‘creative industries’ have emerged as one of the dominant elements of the ‘knowledge economy’ in the 21st century. As promoted by academic researchers such as Richard Florida, the ‘creative class’ has been associated ... -
The university as an agent of social change: the Chilean experience
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)This thesis examines educational outcomes in Chile to determine whether or not universities act as agents of social change or whether they merely reinforce existing inequalities in society. In order to address this issue, ...