Throughout writing the doctoral thesis that formed the basis of this book,
I was lucky enough to be supported by a range of incredible friends, mentors
and colleagues. Though many friends and mentors left an indelible
mark on this book, I’d like to single out several in particular. Like the
dissertation before it, this book wouldn’t have been completed without
their support, guidance and friendship. Firstly, my PhD supervisors
Alison Young and Natalia Hanley, thank you for continually supporting
my research, and for your patience and insight. I really couldn’t have
wished for two better supervisors, and as I’ve began supervising my own
Honours and PhD students, I often find myself asking, ‘what would
Natalia and Alison do?’