Contemporary Pacific Societies

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Author	: Victoria S. Lockwood
Publisher	: Pearson
Total Pages	: 390
Release	: 1993
ISBN-10	: UOM:39015029849422
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Book Synopsis Contemporary Pacific Societies by : Victoria S. Lockwood

Book excerpt: The twenty-one articles in this text describe and analyze contemporary political, social, and economic issues in the three culture areas of Oceania: Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Chapters are written by noted specialists in all areas and are well mixed regionally and topically to give a broad perspective on contemporary change and development in the Pacific Islands. For social scientists working throughout Oceania and all those interested in contemporary Pacific cultures.

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