Paul Spoonley

New Zealand sociologist
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Paul Spoonley

Summary

Paul Spoonley is a human[1]. Born in Upper Hutt[2], he… he was born on 1954[3]. He worked as a sociologist[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Paul Spoonley's place of birth was Upper Hutt[2].
  • Paul Spoonley was born on 1954[3].
  • Paul Spoonley held citizenship in New Zealand[6].
  • Paul Spoonley worked as a sociologist[4].
  • Paul Spoonley held the position of professor emeritus[7].
  • Paul Spoonley was employed by Massey University[8].
  • Paul Spoonley's education included a stint at Massey University[9].
  • Paul Spoonley's doctoral advisor was Graeme Fraser[10].
  • Paul Spoonley's doctoral advisor was Chris Wilkes[11].
  • A notable student of Paul Spoonley was Matthew Henry[12].
  • Paul Spoonley received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[13].
  • Paul Spoonley received the Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum[14].
  • Paul Spoonley received the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[15].
  • Paul Spoonley is recorded as male[16].
  • Paul Spoonley's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Paul Spoonley supervised Angel Chan as a doctoral student[18].
  • Paul Spoonley supervised Avril Bell as a doctoral student[19].
  • Paul Spoonley supervised Prudence Anne Cruickshank as a doctoral student[20].
  • Paul Spoonley supervised Deborah Spence as a doctoral student[21].
  • Paul Spoonley supervised Allen Bartley as a doctoral student[22].
  • Paul Spoonley supervised Neil T. Lunt as a doctoral student[23].
  • Paul Spoonley's Commons category is recorded as Paul Spoonley[24].
  • Paul Spoonley earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[25].
  • Paul Spoonley earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[26].
  • Paul Spoonley's residence is recorded as Auckland[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Spoonley was born in Upper Hutt[2]. He was born on 1954[3].

Education

Paul Spoonley was educated at Massey University[9]. Doctoral advisors include Graeme Fraser[10], a sociologist[28], awarded the Massey medal[29] and Chris Wilkes[11], a university teacher[30], b. 1946[31]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[25] and Master of Arts[26]. He studied under Brian Heenan[32].

Career and Affiliations

Paul Spoonley worked as a sociologist[4]. He was employed by Massey University[8]. He held the position of professor emeritus[7]. A notable student of him was Matthew Henry[12]. Doctoral students include Angel Chan[18], a researcher[33]; Avril Bell[19], a researcher[34], b. 1956[35]; Prudence Anne Cruickshank[20], an academic[36]; Deborah Spence[21], a researcher[37]; Allen Bartley[22], a researcher[38]; and Neil T. Lunt[23], a policy analyst[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[13]; Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum[14], an award[40], in New Zealand[41], founded in 1999[42]; and Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[15], a grade of an order[43], in New Zealand[44].

Why It Matters

Paul Spoonley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Where was Paul Spoonley born?

Paul Spoonley's place of birth was Upper Hutt[2].

What did Paul Spoonley do for work?

Paul Spoonley worked as sociologist[4].

Where did Paul Spoonley go to school?

Paul Spoonley was educated at Massey University[9].

What awards did Paul Spoonley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[13], Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum[14], and Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[15].

References

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  5. [7] . massey.ac.nz. massey.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . The politics of nostalgia : the petty-bourgeoisie and the extreme right in New Zealand. wikidata.org.
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  9. [13] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . aucklandmuseum.com. aucklandmuseum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . dpmc.govt.nz. Retrieved . dpmc.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [18] . mro.massey.ac.nz. mro.massey.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . massey.ac.nz. massey.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . dpmc.govt.nz. dpmc.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . tiaki.natlib.govt.nz. tiaki.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [32] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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