Author Description

This Book Is A Qualitative Account Of One Person's Experience Of Growing Up In New Zealand Between 1948-1963. As A Personal, Socio-historic Document It Captures The Ethos Of Our Society At That Tiem And Sheds Light On The Wealth Of Opportunities It Offered Young New Zealanders, Nurturing And Stimulating Them. Michael Mences Raises Questions About How New Zealand Has Changed. He Reflects On The Structure, Responsibilities, And Characteristics Of A Forward-looking Society. Passage Of Opportunity (new Zealand Revisited -- A Preface; Family Background; Education; Learning What Work Is All About; Neighbours, Friends & Mentors; Other Pursuits; A Year Overseas; An Opportunity To Reshape New Zealand's Future) -- Memorabilia. Michael Mence. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 105) And Index.