S.TRUEMAN PhD THESIS 2016

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Acknowledgements

‘The most fulfilling human projects appear … inseparable from a degree of torment, the sources of our greatest joys lying awkwardly close to those of our greatest pains’, as Nietzsche stated in The Will to Power , or, as F. Scott Fitzgerald stated in his atrociously, delightfully ungrammatical proclamation, ‘Nothing any good isn’t hard’. Welcome to ‘PhD land’. Commencing this study, the researcher read many other PhD theses, including multiple ‘Acknowledgments’ sections. Upon reading, he was struck by the uniformity (perceived at that time) of fawning, sycophancy and a substantial degree of lickspittle. Writing this section of the thesis last, the researcher is reminded of Bob Dylan’s 1964 song title, ‘The Times, They Are A-Changin’. From this vantage point, the researcher can now contextualise the importance of acknowledging those who have supported, nurtured and assisted in the project. The researcher’s principal supervisor, Professor Jane Mills, ensured his completion. The researcher’s progress, derived from Professor Mills’ indefectible approach to ensuring completion of the study. Throughout, Professor Mills’ support and guidance was consistent, resolute and constructive. As an academic colleague, the researcher was aware that Professor Mills has had many competing demands on her limited time. Despite this, Professor Mills made time regularly to provide supervision and encouragement. Her resoluteness to ‘touch base’ and provide guidance and feedback has meant that Professor Mills has ensured timeliness of completion.