Narratives of Nation in the South Pacific Contributor(s): Otto, Ton And Thomas (Editor) |
|
ISBN: 9057020858 ISBN-13: 9789057020858 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 1997 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Oceania - Social Science | Anthropology - General |
Dewey: 995 |
LCCN: 99521802 |
Series: Studies in Anthropology and History |
Physical Information: 245 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: It is striking that in many Pacific nations, 'national' narratives are subordinate to other fundamental historical imaginings, such as those concerning local political dynasties and conversion to Christianity. While leaders in Pacific states have frequently sought to legitimate new nations through local 'tradition' and 'custom', these constructions of identity frequently mask divisions arising from gender, hierarchy, and other social relationships. These studies from Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Samoa and the Cook Islands add much to our knowledge of historical imaginings and contemporary culture in the Pacific, but raise wider questions concerning the current transformation of national identities. |