Contemporary Pacific Societies : Studies in Development and Change

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.