Robert D. Craig is retired emeritus professor of history from Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage. He has published numerous books, monographs, and research papers, as well as contributions to several encyclopedias. He currently teaches adjunct classes for the University of South Florida at its Sarasota campus.
This revision to the 2002 edition by Pacific studies specialist
Craig (history, emeritus, Alaska Pacific Univ.) has been fully
updated to include developments as recent as early 2010. Opening
with an expanded, 20-page chronology that begins with 1300 B.C.E.,
the book continues with a valuable 13-page introductory essay-style
overview of Polynesian history, divided by major periods. A
majority of the book is devoted to 400 alphabetized entries
explaining the major figures, places, items, rituals, and
organizations vital to the cultures of Polynesia's 13 island
states. An amazing 81-page bibliography organized by nation makes
this a must-have for Pacific studies researchers.
*Library Journal*
Part of the Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the
Middle East series, this volume includes a chronology of events in
Polynesia and a brief general introduction. Entries on any number
of political, historical, and social topics make up the bulk of the
dictionary. Appendixes cover the rulers of the various governments
in the countries and territories of Polynesia and the names and
locations of all the islands that fall under the definition of
Polynesia. There are also an extensive bibliography of books and
articles on the region of Polynesia and separate bibliographies for
each of the various colonies and independent countries. If a
library has a copy of the first or second edition, it is well worth
updating the collection with this title. Author Craig, a professor
emeritus at Alaska Pacific University, has conducted research on
and lived in Polynesia for extended periods.
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