Native Cultures of the Pacific Islands

Oliver, Douglas (2021). Native Cultures of the Pacific Islands. Garden City, NY: University of Hawaii. doi:10.1515/9780824843441. ISBN 978-0-8248-4344-1.

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Abstract: Document concerning a comprehensive survey report on native cultures of the Pacific Islands with a primary geographic focus on the Pacific region, including explicit treatment of Micronesia. The document is a detailed cultural and ethnographic account covering various island groups within the Pacific Ocean. It includes historical and contemporary descriptions of indigenous practices, social structures, languages, and artistic expressions. The time periods addressed span from pre-contact eras through the 20th century, reflecting changes and continuities in native cultural life. The report incorporates references to institutions and agencies involved in Pacific studies and cultural preservation, as well as treaties and international agreements relevant to indigenous rights and cultural heritage. Subject domains explicitly discussed encompass anthropology, ethnology, linguistics, and cultural history. The structural The document also includes taxonomic catalogs of cultural artifacts and linguistic classifications. It references journals and academic publications central to Pacific Island studies. The treatment of Micronesia is affirmative, detailing its unique cultural attributes and historical developments within the broader Pacific context.

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