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Thesis for the degree Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

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Introduction

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Abstract

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“The PhD candidate must submit a brief summary of the doctoral thesis in English and Norwegian. If the thesis is not written in English or Norwegian, the candidate must also submit a summary in the language in which the thesis is written.”

- From “Regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences”

List of publications

(Applies to dissertations based on articles. Examples of reference style:)

Nordmann, O (2001): “Ground control to Major Tom. Communication blips and blunders”, Cambridge Massachusetts: Harvard University Pres

Nordmann, O. & Trestakk, K. (2000): "Life on Mars? The hidden agenda", Findings, Vol. 10: 258-72.

Nordmann, O.., Trestakk, K., & Anybody, J. (eds.) (2000): It slipped my mind: Tigers on Vaseline A Symposium on car styling. Bing: Bang & Cardigan / Swedish Styling Association.

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Contents

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1. Chapter 1

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Sources of data

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Brock, Gerald W (1994): Telecommunication Policy for the Information Age. From Monopoly to Competition, Cambridge Massachusetts: Harvard University Pres

Borton, J. & Clay, E. (1986): "The African Food Crisis of 1982-1986", Disasters, Vol. 10: 258-72.

Blix, G., Hofvander, Y., & Vahiquist, B. (eds.) (1971): Famine: A Symposium Dealing with Nutrition and Relief Operations in Times of Disaster. Uppasala: Almquist & Wiksell / Swedish Nutrition Foundation.