Nauru: Phosphate and Political Progress
Viviani, Nancy (1970). Nauru: Phosphate and Political Progress. Honolulu: University Press of Hawaii, 1970. 215. doi:10.1093/ia/47.2.464a. ISSN 1468-2346.
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Abstract: A report on phosphate mining and political developments in Nauru, with a primary geographic focus on the island of Nauru in the Pacific Ocean. The document covers the time period from the early 20th century through the mid-20th century, including detailed accounts of phosphate extraction activities and their economic impact. It includes references to the administration of phosphate resources by colonial and international agencies, as well as the evolving political status of Nauru, including governance changes and negotiations related to sovereignty. The report discusses the involvement of institutions such as the British Phosphate Commissioners and international treaties governing resource management. The subject domains explicitly addressed include natural resource exploitation, colonial administration, economic development, and political progress. The document is structured as a comprehensive policy review and historical account, incorporating legislative texts, administrative correspondence, and economic data. It also treats the broader Micronesian region by situating Nauru’s phosphate industry within the context of Pacific island resource management and regional political movements. The report
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