Wool to Weta

Paul T. Callaghan

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Language: English

Published by Auckland University Press, 2009

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174 pages. inside cover and page edge foxedVictoria University physicist Paul Callaghan has given a series of public lec tures around New Zealand, sponsored by the David and Genevieve Becroft Foundatio n and the Royal Society of New Zealand, entitled 'Beyond the Farm and the Theme Park'. The lectures have been on the subject of sustainable wealth generation an d culture change. Callaghan argues that if New Zealand keeps relying on tourism and farming we will fall all the way to the bottom of OECD rankings pretty quick ly. What's the alternative? He argues that New Zealand's future lies in emerging industries based on science, technology, and intellectual property exemplified by companies like WETA, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and Tait Electronics. Calla ghan has interviewed a number of New Zealanders involved in wealth generation th rough science-based business, in economic thinking and leadership, in investment and in education and philanthropy. Where does New Zealand's competitive advanta ge lie? What should we make of the key roles of tourism and farming in the econo my? Is new business development likely to come out of those sectors or from outs ide them? What role should government play in science and economic development? How does the culture of New Zealanders align with our possible economic futures? The interviewees have different answers to these questions and Callaghan has a strong point of view.…

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Title
Wool to Weta
Author
Paul T. Callaghan
Publisher
Auckland University Press
Publication year
2009
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Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1869404386
ISBN 13
9781869404383
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21.0cm x 13.0cm
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