Senior lecturer in Sociology at Massey University, conducting research on gender, land and agricultural change in ecologically sensitive areas of the Mekong region, and women’s health and rural social change…continue reading
The main thread for my work is supporting the co-production of knowledge for sustainble development. I work with people in a variety of settings to explore the possibilities in front…continue reading
Voluntary sector, leadership, child protection, student placement, teaching and supervision. Key publications: P. A. Hanlen (2002). Altruistic Leaders—Voices of Women in Voluntary Organizations. Master’s Thesis in Massey University Library, National…continue reading
In addition to previous work, I have been subject of a BBC Knowledge documentary, Dirt Doctor (freely available on the net) and my latest research was accepted for the IFOAM…continue reading
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My background is in the field of community health and welfare and community research. I am a Northland trained registered nurse with many years experience in research, community nursing, community…continue reading
Research interests: disability, particularly autism and intellectual impairment, ethics (history, policy etc) New Zealand history, particularly disability, education, women, activism, politics etc Research approach: prefer participatory approaches underpinned by social…continue reading