
Tonga
A New Bibliography
Martin Daly(Author)
University of Hawai'i Press
Will be published approx. on 28. February 2009
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-8248-3196-7 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive bibliography is a selective guide to the most significant and accessible English-language books, papers, and articles on every aspect of the kingdom's history, culture, arts, politics, environment, and economy. It is a much updated and expanded edition of the original version, published in 1999 as part of the ""World Bibliographical"" series, with the addition of more than 200 new entries. Each of the approximately 600 items is described and annotated, organized under broad subject headings, and indexed by author, title, and subject. In addition, new to this edition, all known Ph.D. theses, although not annotated, are shown within their appropriate subject categories and indexed. Also new is a section on the most important Tonga-related websites. A general introduction describes the Tongan kingdom, its history and society, and its current situation. ""Tonga: A New Bibliography"" will be an invaluable resource for anyone with a serious interest in Tonga and an indispensable volume for academic libraries, reference collections, and policy makers focused on the Pacific islands.
Reviews / Votes
A trustworthy introduction to Tonga in all its diversity, a splendid point de depart for all, layman or scholar, needing a reliable guide to the essential literature about this remarkable Polynesian kingdom. - Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African StudiesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Honolulu, HI
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 163 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
650 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8248-3196-7 (9780824831967)
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Person
Martin Daly, now retired, was Publications Officer and finally Research and Publications Manager at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.