Narratives of Nation in the South Pacific Paperback / softback
by Nicholas Thomas
Edited by Ton Otto
Part of the Studies in Anthropology and History series
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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.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:272 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:19/03/1997
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- ISBN:9789057020865
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:272 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:19/03/1997
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- ISBN:9789057020865