The Settlement of Polynesia: A Computer Simulation

Levison, Michael; Ward, R. Gerald; Webb, John W.

ISBN 10: 0816606617 / ISBN 13: 9780816606610

Published by University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis, 1973

About this Item

Presumed first edition of the authors' novel study of Polynesian settlement patterns using early computer simulations. Copy is in very good condition. Minimal wear to the off-white cloth boards. Interior is clean and unmarked save for stamps from the Royal Canadian Geographic Society on the front free end paper and rear end paper. No other library markings. Plastic overlay for the computer maps laid in pouch at rear. Dust jacket is good to very good. Some wear and few small chips and closed tears to the edges. Now wrapped in protective Brodart cover. Due to the size and weight of this book, additional shipping charges may be required depending on the destination.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Settlement of Polynesia: A Computer Simulation
• Publisher: University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis
• Publication Date: 1973
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816606617
• ISBN 13: 9780816606610
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good

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Synopsis

The authors report on their use of computer techniques to answer questions surrounding the controversy about how the islands of Polynesia were discovered and settled, a subject on which much writing and research have been focused. In their research the authors devised a computer program which simulated many aspects and variations of Pacific voyaging. They describe the experiments and discuss the conclusions.

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