Barry Gustafson | |
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| Born | Barry Selwyn Gustafson 1938 (age 85–86) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Alma mater | University of Auckland Massey University University of Glasgow |
| Known for | Political scientist, historian and biographer |
| Political party | Labour (until 1986) National (after 1986) |
Barry Selwyn Gustafson ONZM (born 1938) is a New Zealand political scientist and historian, and a leading political biographer. He served for nearly four decades as professor of political studies at the University of Auckland, and as Acting Director of the New Zealand Asia Institute from 2004 to 2006. He has contested various general elections, first for the Labour Party and later for the National Party, coming second each time.