Micronesian Histories: An Analytical Bibliography and Guide to Interpretations (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313291036)

Traditionally, the history of Micronesia has been dominated by outside European interpretations and standards. More recently, both European and indigenous historians have begun to examine historical interpretations from the perspectives, values, and actions of Micronesians themselves, thereby rendering contextually richer and more realistic interpretations of the past. A core title for individuals interested in Pacific history and historiography, this bibliography provides a critical summary and analysis of the scholarship on Micronesian history, as it has been constructed through both standardized European approaches and the more recent integration of indigenous viewpoints.

Beginning with introductions which review the issues of Micronesian historiography and Pacific historiography in general, this book challenges current thinking and perceptions of bibliography as it relates to the Pacific. As suggested by the plural histories in the title, the approaches to Pacific history are multifaceted. Focusing on scholarly works that are intentionally historical in nature, the authors provide readers with an opportunity to explore the specifics of Micronesian histories as they have evolved through four separate European periods of governance.

Author: Nicholas J. Goetzfridt, Karen M. Peacock
ISBN-10: 0313291039
ISBN-13: 9780313291036
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 02/28/2002
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.52h x 6.10w x 1.25d

Review Citation(s):
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2004 pg. 216