Change and continuity in the Pacific: revisiting the region

Thousands of studies have been conducted by social scientists in the villages and islands, and increasingly in the towns, of the Pacific.

Despite this, there are few longitudinal studies of any great depth and sophistication in the region.

The contributors to this book have all conducted long term research in the islands of the Pacific.

During their visits and revisits they have witnessed first-hand the many changes that have occurred in their field sites as well as observing elements of continuity.

They bring to their accounts a sense of their surprise at some of the unexpected elements of stability and of transformation.

The authors take a range of disciplinary approaches, particularly geography and anthropology, and their contributions reflect their deep knowledge of Pacific places, some first visited more than 40 years ago.