Cultural Identity and Ethnicity in the Pacific

D, Dominy, Michele; Juliana, Flinn; Alan, Howard; Joan, Larcom; D, Lieber, Michael; Jocelyn, Linnekin; Jocelyn, Linnekin; Alice, Pomponio; Lin, Poyer; Lin, Poyer; P, Sinclair, Karen; Ewart, Tonkinson, Myrna; B, Watson, James (1990-12-31). Cultural Identity and Ethnicity in the Pacific. University of Hawaii. doi:10.1515/9780824843601.

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Abstract: Document concerning a scholarly article examining cultural identity and ethnicity in the Pacific region. The document is a journal article with a primary geographic focus on Pacific Island nations, including explicit treatment of Micronesia. The time period discussed spans contemporary and historical contexts relevant to the 20th and 21st centuries. The article engages with subject domains such as anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies, addressing ethnic group formations, identity politics, and social dynamics within Pacific Island communities. It includes analysis of institutional roles, referencing regional organizations and treaties that influence cultural identity frameworks. The structural The text surveys various ethnic groups across Melanesia, Polynesia, and Micronesia, detailing their cultural practices, social structures, and interactions with colonial and postcolonial governance. The document also discusses the impact of globalization and migration on ethnic identities in the Pacific. It references specific institutions such as the Pacific Islands Forum and international agencies involved in cultural preservation. The article situates its analysis within broader Pacific studies literature, citing relevant academic journals and prior research. The treatment of Micronesia includes detailed consideration of its unique ethnic compositions and identity challenges within the regional context.

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