The Growth and Collapse of Pacific Island Societies

Kirch, Patrick V.; Rallu, Jean-Louis (January 2008). The Growth and Collapse of Pacific Island Societies. Saipan, CM: University of Hawaii. doi:10.1515/9780824864767. ISBN 978-0-8248-3148-6.

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Abstract: Scholarly monograph titled The Growth and Collapse of Pacific Island Societies focusing primarily on the Pacific Islands region. The document includes a historical account and policy review covering the period from pre-contact times through the 20th century. It discusses the development, social structures, and eventual decline of various island societies within Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. The text examines the impact of external influences such as colonial administrations, missionary activities, and international treaties on indigenous populations. It incorporates references to institutions including colonial governments and international agencies involved in Pacific affairs. The document addresses subject domains including anthropology, history, political science, and environmental studies. It

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