Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hawaii, 1991. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 473-513).

Thesis (M.A. (Applied))--Victoria University of Wellington, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references.

Aboriginal Law and cultures are based on a belief system centred on the 'country' and the creation of its elements. Traditional law provided a firm basis for survival and for the interconnectedness of people, land and their relationship to each other. The communities lived a largely nomadic lifestyle that moved within defined territories, tied together by kinship (tribe, clan, skin group etc), which prescribed the social roles and appropriate behaviours between indivisuals. Relationships were reinforced by systems of obligation between individuals, particularly with regard to provision of goods necessary for survival. / thesis (MRegionalUrbanPlanning)--University of South Australia, 2003.

During a 12-months period from 1 April 1966 to 31 March 1967 all infants born of Maori and Polynesian Pacific islander parentage domiciled within the Auckland Health District were included in a longitudinal infant health survey, and those that came under the supervision of the public health nurses in the district were followed up wherever practicable for a period of 12 months. The survey was primarily concerned with the social, biological, and operational (personal health services) factors likely to affect the health status and growth progress of infants of these migrant families undergoing the social processes of urbanisation--Part 1 - Introduction.

The thesis examines existing claims for self-determination in Torres Strait, the mechanics of recognition of the claim, and future possibilities for self-governance in the region.

Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / After decades of discrimination and deprivation, Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population faces social circumstances and health status which resemble that of a third world population group. With a wide range of health risk factors and morbidities among this population, a logical place to begin tackling the health problems is at the beginning of life. With increasing recognition of the influence of the intrauterine environment upon health, not only during infancy but into adulthood, improving health during pregnancy offers substantial benefit for present and future generations. The poor health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians is deeply ingrained in social deprivation, poor mental well-being, and an array of modifiable risk factors. Smoking is one risk factor at the centre of this complex web. Smoking is often accompanied by, or used as relief in, stressful situations associated with socioeconomic status, mental health, illness, and other addictions. In order to determine the most appropriate way to tackle the smoking issue among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, a series of studies were conducted. Initial literature reviews found limited evidence derived from methodologically rigorous studies in mainstream populations, and even less evidence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, or other Indigenous groups. Exploration of the knowledge and attitudes of these women in relation to antenatal smoking was conducted to identify the most appropriate targets for intervention. The findings from extensive background studies were drawn upon to design an intervention which aimed to be culturally appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, providing intensive support to assist these women to quit smoking during their pregnancy. Pilot data from the resulting intervention is presented in Chapter 8 of this Thesis. The social network among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities appears to play a central role in the behaviour of individuals. With an array of risk factors and influences found not only in the individuals surrounding women, but in their socioeconomic circumstances and overall environment, it may be that the most important approach for achieving health and behaviour change among this population is the mobilisation of social support and efforts to intervene with multiple elements of that environment.

Thesis (doctoral)--James Cook University of North Queensland, 1997.

Thesis (MA--Art and Design) -- Auckland University of Technology, 2003. / Also held in print (60 leaves, col. ill., 30 cm.) in Wellesley Theses Collection (T 305.488994 CHR)

Thesis (MA--Art and Design) -- Auckland University of Technology, 2004. / Also held in print (45 leaves, col. ill., 30 cm.) in Wellesley Theses Collection (T 759.99 LEL)

Thesis (Ph.D.) - James Cook University, 2002. / Typescript (photocopy)