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Pelvic dimensions : an account of studies of the pelvis 1885-1988

Baskerville, Rachel Francis (University of Otago, 1988)
This thesis is an historical/analytical account of the ways in which the pelvis has been studied. The starting point is Turner's 1885 study in which the pelvis was used as a 'thing' to demonstrate racial progressionism. ...
The cultural transmission of cookery knowledge : from seventeenth century Britain to twentieth century New Zealand

Inglis, Raelene (University of Otago, 2007)
Underpinning most anthropological definitions of culture is the concept of the cultural transmission and diffusion of learned behaviour. Anthropological works generally emphasise the outcomes of this transmission rather ...
Towards A Metamodern Literature

Dumitrescu, Alexandra Elena (University of Otago, 2014)
The aims of the thesis are to establish the concept of metamodernism in literature, and to consider its wider applicability within the arts and society generally. The thesis examines the features of metamodernism in light ...
Aqua, aqua, undique : aspects of Roman domestic water use

Harrison-Sim, Michelle (University of Otago, 2007)
This thesis examines the nature of Roman domestic water usage, but unlike many previous studies in this field, does so from a social rather than technical viewpoint. Its aim is to provide a consolidated analysis both of ...
A study of some New Zealand natural products.

Jogia, Madhu Kant (University of Otago, 1985)
The barks of Pseudopanax colensoi and P. crassifolium were investigated in an attempt to identify potential deer attracting substances from the former. The bark of this species is among the first vegetation consumed when ...
Low Energy Availability in New Zealand Recreational Athletes

Slater, Joanne (University of Otago, 2015)
Background: An insufficient energy intake combined with exercise means the body cannot undergo normal physiological functions. This is termed low energy availability (LEA). To conserve energy LEA triggers a range of endocrine ...
Mach's principle in general relativity, and other gravitational theories

Johnson, David Louthwood (University of Otago, 1968)
This thesis discusses the extent to which Mach’s principle is incorporated into general relativity. In chapter 1, we consider a vector theory of inertia which attributes the origin of inertial forces to an inductive effect ...
Assessing a farm's sustainability: insights from resilience thinking

Darnhofer, Ika; Fairweather, John; Moller, Henrik (Taylor & Francis, 2010)
Research on sustainability in agriculture often focuses on reducing the environmental impacts of production systems. However, environmentally friendly production methods may not be sufficient to ensure the long-term economic ...
The Development of Number Sense and Mental Computation Proficiencies: An Intervention Study with Secondary One Students in Brunei Darussalam

Veloo, Palanisamy Kowndar (University of Otago, 2010)
This thesis reports on the development of number sense and mental computation proficiencies and their relationship to selected affective variables of Secondary 1 students, following an instructional intervention that lasted ...
Futuring Craft: New Zealand Studio Furniture 1979-2008

Wood, D (University of Otago, 2012)
This thesis investigates the practice and culture of studio furniture in New Zealand and its national craft context, in light of prevailing economic, educational, social and cultural parameters. The author uses an ...