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Denis Wright, PhD
OTA ID#: 103049
| Education Experience: |
BA with First Class Honours, History, University of Queensland, 1970 MA - Honours, History, University of Queensland, 1974 PhD, History, University of Queensland, 1982 |
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| Focus of Study: | I publish and lecture in various fields: Asian Studies (modern and ancient), religions and philosophies, international relations in South Asia Bangladesh politics and culture, Islamic studies, Women and Child Trafficking, Child Labor and Women and Work in Asia. |
| Publications: | Monographs:
Bangladesh: Origins and Indian Ocean Relations (New Delhi, Sterling, 1988) pp. 310. India-Pakistan Relations 1962-1969 (New Delhi, Sterling, 1989), pp. 152 Co-Authored Books: Child Labour in Asia (Canberra, Aust Govt Printing Service, 1997) pp. 210. (M Falkus, A Kaur, H Brasted, S Blackburn and D Wright) Revolutions in the Modern World (Armidale, UNE Press, 1981) pp. 323. (with J Crew). History Today (vols. 1-5) (Brisbane, Brooks, 1975) (with C. Munns). Bangladesh, Democracy and Development (Clayton, Vic: National Centre for South Asian Studies and Monash Asia Institute, 2001) (with Marika Vicziany) Book Chapters: Denis Wright, "The BJP and Bangladesh” in John McGuire & Ian Copland (eds.) Hindu Nationalism and Governance (New Delhi, Oxford University Press, 2007, pp 449-464. Denis Wright, “Sub-Contracting, Small-Batch Production and Home-Based Women Workers,” Amarjit Kaur and Ian Metcalfe (eds.), Women and Work in Industrialising Asia: Costed, not Valued, London, Palgrave, 2004, pp. 129-148. "Child Labour in Bangladesh" in Child Labour in Asia (Canberra, Aust Govt Printing Service, 1997) pp. 43-60, (M Falkus, A Kaur, H Brasted, S Blackburn and D Wright) "Child Labour in Nepal" in Child Labour in Asia (Canberra, Aust Govt Printing Service, 1997) pp. 61-90. (M Falkus, A Kaur, H Brasted, S Blackburn and D Wright) "The Rise of Zia: from Soldier to Politician" in Habib Zafarullah (ed.) The Zia Episode in Bangladesh Politics (New Delhi, South Asian Publishers, 1996) pp 1-17. "Australia and Bangladesh" in Marika Vicziany and Kenneth MacPherson Australia and South Asia: A Blueprint for 2001? (Melbourne, NCSAS, 1994), pp. 115-124. Articles: Refereed Journals: Denis Wright, “Child Labour in Bangladesh: Recent Trends and Labour Standards,” South Asia Special Issue: Globalisation and Development in Bangladesh: Labour and Environmental Issues, vol. XXV1, no. 3, 2003. pp. 409-422. Denis Wright, "Bangladesh and the BJP” South Asia Special issue, vol. xxv, no 3, December 2002, pp. 381-393. Denis Wright "Industrialisation and the Changing Role of Women in Bangladesh" Asian Studies Review Special Issue (Gendering of Industrial Work in Asia), Vol 24, no 3, June 2000, pp. 231-243. Howard Brasted and Denis Wright "Why Worry About Child Labour?" Asian Studies Review, Vol 19, No 3, April 1996, pp. 53-57 Denis Wright "Some Reflections on Tiruvalluvar's Kural" South Asia, vol XIX, Special Issue (1996) pp. 161 - 167. "Islam and Bangladeshi Polity," South Asia, Vol 10, no. 2, 1987, pp. 15-28. Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan and the Indian National Congress" Australian Journal of Politics and History, Special Number in memory of D. P. Singhal, vol 35, no. 3, 1989, pp. 364 - 373. "Diplomatic Relations between the States of the Indian Subcontinent," World Review, vol 22, no 4, 1983, pp. 70-80." "Destructive Features of Bangladeshi Political Life”, Probaho, Vol 1, No. 3, Feb. - Apr 1991, pp. 22-25. (In Bengali, translated by Abu S. Mahmudul Islam. ) Non-Refereed Journals: "Child Labour in the Dismantling Yards of India" Simply Living, August/September/(October Spring 1995) pp. 88-90. "Bangladeshi Foreign Policy for the 1990s: the New Order" The Bangladesh Monthly, (Ottawa, Can.) vol 3, No 11, November 1992, pp. 8-12 "Destructive Features of Bangladeshi Political Life”, Probaho, Vol 1, No. 3, Feb. - Apr 1991, pp. 22-25. (In Bengali, translated by Abu S. Mahmudul Islam. ) "Bangladesh in the Year 2000: Prospects for Survival”, Bangladesh Bulletin, vol 16, December 1989. pp. 13-21. "Bangladeshi Identity and Nationalism,"Bangladesh Bulletin, vol 14, 1987, pp. 2-10. "Bangladeshi Foreign Policy in the 1990s," Bangladesh Bulletin, vol 14, 1987, pp. 21-29. "Living by the Tao," Hemisphere, vol 28, no 4, Jan-Feb 1984, pp. 201-206. “Learning from the Sufis” Hemisphere, vol 26 no 4, Jan-Feb 1982, pp. 194-199. |
| Work Experience: | University of New England, Armidale, Australia
1976-2007 Professor in Asian, Islamic Studies and Comparative Religions, School of Çlassics, History and Religion, University of New England, Armidale NSW Australia. University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia 1971-1975 Tutor in Asian Civilizations, Department of History. Editor and Editorial Board Member, South Asia Magazine South Asia is the leading academic journal for South Asian studies. Editor of International Journal, World Review Magazine Four years |
| Skills & Achievements: | Very strong writing and editing skills and applied computing skills. Professional knowledge of Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Southeast Asian histories and comparative religions, especially Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Zen and Islam.
I have pioneered new techniques in online research and data processing for producing articles and reports in fields such as history, political science, international relations, and studies in religion. |
| Career Interests: | I am interested in teaching online research and writing. I manage various websites and have skills in electronic media, graphics and computing programs. I taught until 2007 in Asian cultural history and Islamic studies. I am now retired from formal academic commitments, but still continue to publish in my areas of professional interest. |
| Outside Interests: | Managing BODHI, a service organisation operating throughout Asia.
http://www.bodhi.net.au Film-maker and documentary producer, graphic artist and movie editor. |
| Message to Students and/or Parents: |
I have many years experience dealing with learning at university level, and can adjust to suit the requirements of individual students at any level of ability and competence, regardless of their country of origin. |
| Postings Answered: | 157 |
| Cumulative OTA Rating: | 5/5 What is OTA Rating? |
- I need an outline, and some starter tips for an informative 2000-2500 word paper - I need an outline, and some starter tips for an informative 2000-2500 word paper about Islam religion. In addition to the paper a list of interview questions and answers I would ask someone during my ...
- Contemporary Buddhism practices and foundation of the religion - How do contemporary Buddhist practices reflect the foundations of the religion?
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- 1970s Political Culture - A need a few key elements to assist me in writting a huge paper and completing aPowerPoint Presentation. I am looking for a foundation in which to grow from.....I think about 350 words for each topic ...
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- What are the sacred text used in Islamic religion and its significance? - I understand that the Qu'ran is the sacred text used by the Islamic religion and that it is similar to the Christian bible. Are there any other common sacred text used by the religion? Please provide ...
- Can you please advise on the Hinduism question - What part of the major tenets of Hinduism seem a bit similar to the Abrahamic monotheisms (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) ?
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- War - I was asked to write 3000 words for the following question. and would like to start doing research but dont have an idea on what to write. I was wondering if someone could discuss a writing plan with ...
- Meaning to social studies - How do you give meaning to the study of history?
- mysticism and Jewish faith - What is religious mysticism and what does it mean in the Jewish faith?
- An introduction to the principles behind the Noble Eightfold Path, the doctrine of anatta and the spread of Buddhism. - The psychology of the principles behind the Noble Eightfold Path allows students to understand what the eight paths mean and how they are meant to be viewed. The doctrine of anatta, which concerns the ...
- Sanatana Dharma - Hindu scriptures -Yugas - Avatars - 1. What is the Sanatana Dharma? Discuss some of it's fundamental teachings. In what ways are some of these concepts similar to aspects of your own faith? I am only looking for you to find similarit ...
- This defines an agrarianate-citied society and indicated its characteristics. - An agrarianate-citied society is one where the predominant economic mode is based on agricultural or non-urbanised production, but with important linkages. This is a brief answer to a specific questio ...
- Historical question: what were some of the main historical features of colonial US history in terms of the demands on and by US citizens in this early period. (700 words) - Hello, I have an "end of chapter challenge question" that isn't found in the text but I'd like to know the answer to satisfy my own curiosity... List 5 important historical aspects of the United St ...
- Definition of the term Zoroaster - Please explain the term: Zoroaster
- Hindu Prophecy similarity with Christianity - Check out the following Christianity similarity...what is your take on it? He Comes as . . . Kalki Avatar (Hindu Prophecy) Hindus await the arrival of the Kalki-Avatar as promised by in the S ...
- The differences between speech and writing. - What are the differences between writing and speech? When do we use spoken words, and why? Think of the characteristics of the written form - it has longer, more involved sentences, because we ...
