Social Change In The Pacific Isl / Edition 1

by Robillard

Overview

First published in 1992. The Pacific Ocean is the largest geographical feature on the face of the earth, covering about one third of its entire surface. Occupying part of that large expanse are the far-flung islands of the Pacific. As the papers of this volume clearly indicate, the post-world war II era and decolonization have brought unprecedented change, and the Pacific is now experiencing problems that were formerly associated with other Third World nations. Most Pacific countries have rapidly expanding populations, and over half of all Pacific Islanders are now in their teenage years or younger. Education and modern communications have served to increase aspirations and attracted by hopes of employment and the distractions of urban life, islanders are gravitating to urban centers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780710304001
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/1992
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Albert B. Robillard Social Science Research Institute, University of Hawai'i