The Pacific Islands: An Encyclopedia

ISBN 10: 082482265X ISBN 13: 9780824822651

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press, 2000

Synopsis

A genuinely authoritative, encyclopedic treatment of the islands of the Pacific, drawing on the expertise of hundreds of Pacific scholars and writers. Focuses on the traditional culture regions of Melanesia, Polynesia, and Micronesia, with considerable attention also paid to the Maori and Aboriginal peoples, although the latter two groups are not profiled separately. The 40-some subjects are organized into major sections covering the physical environment, peoples, history, politics, economy, society, culture, and island profiles, as well as some 200 brief biographies of important figures. Throughout, emphasis is placed on presenting contested views on aspects of culture, politics, history, and other matters. Hundreds of color and b&w photographs, maps, and graphs. Includes a searchable CD-ROM version which includes hyperlinks connecting contents and indexes to the text. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

"At last, a single-volume reference book on the Pacific islands, filling a tremendous need. Readable and informative, this useful book will be welcomed by students and teachers, by those living in the Pacific region as well as visitors and tourists, by specialists and also the wider non-specialist reading public." --Kerry Howe, Massey University

About the Author:

Brij V. Lal is professor and director, Centre for the Contemporary Pacific, Australian National University.

Kate Fortune is executive editor and research associate, Division of Pacific and Asian History, Australian National University.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 082482265X
• ISBN 13: 9780824822651
• Binding: Product Bundle
• Number of pages: 704
• Editor: Lal Convenor Brij V, Fortune Kate