Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement
1 appearances
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Edition 12 (2014) Winner
Jock Phillips
ジョック・フィリップス
Jokku Firippusu
Aliases:
John Oliver Crompton Phillips
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1947 （Christchurch, New Zealand）
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Christchurch, New Zealand → Wellington, New Zealand
Career
- Occupations
- Historian, Author, Encyclopedist
- Active Years
- 1978-2024
- Affiliations
- Stout Research Centre, Department of Internal Affairs, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
- Memberships
- New Zealand-US Education Foundation, National Library Society, Victoria University of Wellington Council
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria University of Wellington | — | History | BA | — | New Zealand |
| Harvard University | — | History | PhD | — | United States |
Victoria University of Wellington
History
Degree:
BA
Country:
New Zealand
Harvard University
History
Degree:
PhD
Year of Graduation:
1978
Country:
United States
MA and PhD
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit | — | — | New Zealand Government | 受章 |
| 2014 | Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement | Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand | ノンフィクション | New Zealand Prime Minister's Office | 受賞 |
| 2011 | Pou Aronui Award | — | — | Royal Society of New Zealand | 受賞 |
Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
2013
Organization:
New Zealand Government
Result:
受章
Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement
2014
Work:
Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Category:
ノンフィクション
Organization:
New Zealand Prime Minister's Office
Result:
受賞
Pou Aronui Award
2011
Organization:
Royal Society of New Zealand
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
A Man's Country? The Image of the Pakeha Male - A History
1987 HistoryHistory of the image of the Pakeha male
MasculinityNew Zealand history
Making History: a New Zealand Story
2019 HistoryA story of New Zealand's historical narrative
Historical writingIdentity
A History of New Zealand in 100 Objects
2022 HistoryNew Zealand history through 100 objects
Material cultureHistory
Bibliography
- Biography in New Zealand
- Brief Encounter: American forces and the New Zealand people, 1942–1945
- The '51 Lockout: The Last Hurrah
- The Caravan
- Going Public: The Changing Face of New Zealand History
- Great Adventure: New Zealand Soldiers Describe the First World War
- In the Light of the Past: Stained Glass Windows in New Zealand Houses
- Man's Country? The Image of the Pakeha Male, A History
- New Worlds? The Comparative History of New Zealand and the United States
- New Zealand Memorial: 11 November 2006
- Royal Summer: The Visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to New Zealand, 1953–54
- Settlers: New Zealand immigrants from England, Ireland & Scotland, 1800–1945
- Sorrow and the Pride: New Zealand War Memorials
- Unique Sort of Battle: New Zealanders Remember Crete
- Te Whenua, Te Iwi: The Land and the People
- Making History: a New Zealand Story
- A History of New Zealand in 100 Objects
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed historical analysisEncyclopedic style
- Recurring Motifs
- War and peaceImmigration historyMasculinity
Legacy
Contributed to New Zealand historical research and publishing, serving as general editor of Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Quotes
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Kiwis like to be seen as contributing to global military efforts, especially in peacekeeping roles, because, at times, this makes them feel morally superior.
Source: US diplomatic cable (2006) -
Beginning in the late 1960s, many Kiwis became uncomfortable with being U.S. allies.
Source: US diplomatic cable (2006)