SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND BUILDING COMMUNITIES A NARRATIVE OF THE FORMATION, DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF OOPS

Abstract

As is true of almost any undertaking of a pioneering nature- a project that explores still-emerging human knowledge, technology, world views, and, hence, complex human interactions- this dissertation could not have been completed without the support and encouragement of many special people. From its inception as a half-formed idea fluttering about in my brain, this project has demanded that I have the courage of my convictions. Thus, I think first of my very special family- my mother, sister, grandfather, aunt and uncle- who have during all my life, applauded my accomplishments, and steadfastly reminded me of how “far I have

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