Acknowledgement
I
would like to thank:
My
mother and father, Jennifer and Graham Visković for their love, support
(and patience), and my aunts Betty and Carol Dean for making it all possible.
Professor
John Bishop for his insightful, steady and wise supervision.
Karl
Steven and Jacob Busche for their advice and assistance.
Emily
Glennon for her assistance and support.
Dr
Stefano Franchi: working with him was a challenging and thought-provoking
experience.
Melanie
Dougan for her patience, love, advice and support.