Organisational scapegoats and hierarchical constraints : a critical discourse analysis of inter-agency collaboration within New Zealand's public sector : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy (Humanities and Social Sciences) in Defence and Security Studies at Massey University, Manawatu , New Zealand

The legacy of the 2000s whole-of-government reform agenda promotes that public sector agencies work across the sector, encouraging an inter-agency collaborative approach to resolve the so called ‘wicked problems’ facing New Zealand. The initial 1980s public service reform agenda, established on a neoliberal philosophy, afforded greater decision-making autonomy to public servants and hierarchical simplification. Yet the author’s experience of inter-agency collaboration as a mid-level public sector official is that, despite best intentions, it is difficult in practice due to the paradoxical requirement of autonomous decision-making power and obligation to individual departments and their Chief Executives. These paradoxes manifest as tensions between the collaborative causal powers (agency) of public servants and the structure and practices of New Zealand’s Westminster system of governance that remains palpably hierarchical. This research uses Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as a methodological means of validating this hypothesis within the context of a case study of the National Maritime Coordination Centre. This theoretically driven research presents CDA as an alternative and instructive lens that provides an enhanced understanding of the real world issues associated with collaboration within New Zealand’s public sector to present possibilities for change

From De Quincey to A. A.: Personal Addiction Narrative and Its Role in Constructing Addicts’ Identities

From the Washington University Senior Honors Thesis Abstracts (WUSHTA), Spring 2018. Published by the Office of Undergraduate Research. Joy Zalis Kiefer, Director of Undergraduate Research and Associate Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences; Lindsey Paunovich, Editor; Helen Human, Programs Manager and Assistant Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences Mentor: Douglas Flow

Letter to Children from Peter and Rachel Butler

Peter and Rachel Butler describe family health and well being, the discovery of a gold mine along the Columbia River, and financial and business matters

Letter to John Butler and James Butler from Peter Butler and Rachel Butler

Peter and Rachel Butler express gratitude for news from Illinois, as well as homesickness and a longing to return to Illinois. They describe the process of land claims and possessions, and ask advise about investment lands

Letter to John Butler and Eliza (Smith) Butler from Peter and Rachel Butler

Peter and Rachel Butler send their condolences to John and Eliza (Smith) Butler for the death of friends in Illinois, discuss general family news, and request news of the business of their other sons, James and William, and question the sale of tax titles in Illinois for cattle to be sent to Oregon

Letter to John Butler, Eliza (Smith) Butler and Matilda Smith from Peter and Rachael Butler

Peter and Rachel Butler describe the health of the family in the Oregon Territory, and the continuing war with the Indians. Isaac Butler has returned from the fighting, but Thomas Hutchinson has recently joined the militia and left for the war. Peter Butler inquires about the money that John Butler should has sent him. An addendum from Peter discusses an insurance matter and the prices of goods in the Oregon Territory

Letter to John Butler, Matilda Smith and Lavina Butler from Ira F.M. Butler, Paradine Butler and Rachel Butler

Ira F.M. Butler sends his condolences for death of John Butler\u27s wife. He also discusses the birth of another girl, the Frazier River gold mine driving prices up in Oregon, the town of Monmouth growing, and probate issues with Elijah\u27s estate. An August 23, 1858 addendum from Rachael Butler describes family health and wellness. A further addendum from Paradine Butler describes quilting, school and youth activities

Warnock, Kyle

Kyle Warnock is a young queer person living in southern Maine whose non-profit, QueerlyME, has taken off to provide resources for the queer community in Maine. Starting as a photo documentary, QueerlyME is that, a resource directory and an event planning organization that focuses on queer activities outside of the traditional queer nightlife scene. Warnock talks about his experience growing up in South Dakota, coming out and the impacts of that. He also talks about his passion for connecting queer people with QueerlyME and the impact the organization has had on his life and the lives of many queer Mainers. Warnock strives towards making the outdoors more LGBTQ+ friendly.https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/querying_ohproject/1097/thumbnail.jp

Letter to John Butler from Rachel Butler and Margaret Smith

A letter from Rachel Butler describing the health of the family and the death of a neighbor by typhoid fever. She also describes the last days and death of Elijah Butler after a long illness, and informs that Ira F.M. Smith was appointed as judge, and that church membership is growing. An addendum from Margaret Smith is regarding Elijah\u27s will and the school in Monmouth