John Werry

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John Werry

CNZM
John Werry CNZM investiture 02.jpg
Werry in 2009
Born
John Scott Werry
Scientific career
InstitutionsMontreal Childrens Hospital
University of Illinois
University of Auckland

John Scott Werry CNZM is a New Zealand psychiatry academic and as of 2021 is an emeritus professor at the University of Auckland.[1]

Academic career[]

After graduating in medicine at the University of Otago, Werry worked in Montreal Childrens Hospital and University of Illinois in North America before returning to New Zealand and the University of Auckland where he rose to emeritus professor.[1]

In the 2009 New Year Honours, Werry was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to child and adolescent psychiatry.[2]

In July 2021, in the context of a review of the NCEA (New Zealand's National Curriculum), Clements, along with six other University of Auckland Professors and Emeritus Professors published a letter "In Defence of Science" in the New Zealand Listener,[3] which drew considerable fire claiming indigenous knowledge (or Mātauranga Māori) "falls far short of what can be defined as science itself." Auckland vice-chancellor Dawn Freshwater said the letter "caused considerable hurt and dismay among our staff, students and alumni" and that "Mātauranga Māori as a valuable knowledge system, and that it was not at odds with Western empirical science and did not need to compete."[4][5] The TEU, the union which represents academics such as the professors, released a statement saying they "neglected to engage with or mention the many highly accomplished scholars and scientists in Aotearoa who have sought to reconcile notions of science, mātauranga Māori, and Māori in science."[6] The Royal Society Te Apārangi released a statement saying "The Society strongly upholds the value of mātauranga Māori and rejects the narrow and outmoded definition of science outlined in [the letter]."[7] The New Zealand Association of Scientists released a statement saying "we were dismayed to see a number of prominent academics publicly questioning the value of mātauranga to science."[8] The letter writers were supported by opposition MP Paul Goldsmith.[9] Daniel Hikuroa, also an academic at Auckland, pointed out that Mātauranga Māori like Māramataka (the Māori lunar calendar) "was clearly science."[10] Tara McAllister said "we did not navigate to Aotearoa on myths and legends. We did not live successfully in balance with the environment without science. Māori were the first scientists in Aotearoa."[10] Tina Ngata wrote that "this letter, in all of its unsolicited glory, is a true testament to how racism is harboured and fostered within New Zealand academia."[11] An open counter-letter received more than 2000 signatures.[12]

Selected works[]

  • Volkmar, Fred R., Ami Klin, Bryna Siegel, Peter Szatmari, Catherine Lord, Magda Campbell, B. J. Freeman et al. "Field trial for autistic disorder in DSM-IV." The American journal of psychiatry (1994).
  • WERRY, JOHN SCOTT, Jon M. McClellan, and Linda Chard. "Childhood and adolescent schizophrenic, bipolar, and schizoaffective disorders: a clinical and outcome study." Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 30, no. 3 (1991): 457–465.
  • Reeves, Jan C., John S. Werry, Gail S. Elkind, and Alan Zametkin. "Attention deficit, conduct, oppositional, and anxiety disorders in children: II. Clinical characteristics." Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 26, no. 2 (1987): 144–155.
  • Weiss, Gabrielle, Klaus Minde, John S. Werry, Virginia Douglas, and Elizabeth Nemeth. "Studies on the hyperactive child: VIII. Five-year follow-up." Archives of General Psychiatry 24, no. 5 (1971): 409–414.
  • Werry, John S. "Developmental hyperactivity." Pediatric Clinics of North America 15, no. 3 (1968): 581–599.

References[]

  1. ^ a b "The Department of Psychological Medicine". University of Auckland. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  2. ^ "New Year honours list 2009". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  3. ^ Kendall Clements, Garth Cooper, Michael Corballis, Douglas Elliffe, Robert Nola, Elizabeth Rata, and John Werry. “In Defence of Science.” New Zealand Listener, 31 July 2021. p.4
  4. ^ Dunlop, Māni (28 July 2021). "University academics' claim mātauranga Māori 'not science' sparks controversy". RNZ. Retrieved 31 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Vice-Chancellor comments - The University of Auckland". Auckland.ac.nz. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  6. ^ "University academics' claim that mātauranga Māori is 'not science' sparks controversy". Stuff.co.nz. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Joint statement from President and Chair of Academy Executive Committee". Royalsociety.org.nz. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Mātauranga and Science" (PDF). The New Zealand Association of Scientists. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Paul Goldsmith: Mātauranga Māori shouldn't be taught at the expense of science". NewstalkZB. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ a b Henry, Dubby (28 July 2021). "Professors slammed for letter claiming Māori knowledge is not science". NewstalkZB.
  11. ^ Ngata, Tina (25 July 2021). "Defence of colonial racism". www.tinangata.com. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  12. ^ "An open response to 'In defence of science' New Zealand Listener (July 23)". Google Docs. Retrieved 31 July 2021.


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