The Archaeology of Micronesia
Rainbird, Paul (2003). The Archaeology of Micronesia. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-65630-6.
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Abstract: In the first book-length archaeological study of Micronesia, Paul Rainbird surveys the development of the islands beginning with the earliest process of human colonisation and places this development within the broader context of Pacific Island studies. The book draws on a wide range of archaeological, anthropological and historical sources.
Micronesian/Macrofusion: This introductory chapter sets the themes of fusion and fluidity, which are pivotal throughout the book. It looks at the approaches to understanding Micronesian culture and its historical context.
Micronesians: The People in History and Anthropology: This chapter examines the anthropological and historical sources, aiming to provide contextual information and further explore the themes of fusion and fluidity.
Fluid Boundaries: It addresses the geographic, political, and disciplinary boundaries of the region, encompassing issues like seafaring and linguistics.
Settling the Seascape: Discusses the human arrivals in Micronesia, their origins, and the broader themes of island colonization.
Regional Studies: The next few chapters (5-8) are dedicated to specific island groups, detailing their settlement histories, archaeology, and material remains. This includes the Mariana Islands, the western Caroline Islands, the eastern Carolines, and the atoll groups of the Marshalls and Gilberts, among others.
Synthesis and Themes: The final chapter ties together the dominant themes of fusion, fluidity, and flux, offering a comprehensive overview of Micronesian history and relating it to broader Oceania debates.
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DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511616952 OpenAlex: W4211013423 MAG: 2245645499 CorpusID: 128305967
