Sovereign Wills: Unfulfilled Promises of Native Hawaiian Health (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781451532432)

During the 19th Century the Native Hawaiian population was being decimated by the introduction of foreign diseases. This book follows the histories of four philanthropic projects created by Kings and Queens of Hawai i. The political-economic and social contexts of the 19th and 20th centuries are outlined. Issues such as globalization, the privitization of real property, changes in laws, and demographic changes in Hawai i are discussed. How have Native Hawaiians fared since the end of the 18th century?

Author: Jeffrey J. Kamakahi Ph. D.
ISBN-10: 1451532431
ISBN-13: 9781451532432
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2010
Pages: 236
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d