Jean-Marie Tjibaou, Kanak witness to the world : an intellectual biography / Eric Waddell.
Jean-Marie Tjibaou, Kanak witness to the world : an intellectual biography / Eric Waddell.
Jean-Marie Tjibaou, Kanak witness to the world : an intellectual biography / Eric Waddell.
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Publisher
[Manoa] : Center for Pacific Islands Studies, School of Pacific and Asian Studies, University of Hawai'i, Manoa ; Honolulu : University of Hawai'i Press : Pacific Islands Development Program, East-West Center, c2009.
Call Numbers
995.97/16
Record Identifier
MMS ID
Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
xx, 231 p. : ill. , maps ; 24 cm.
Contents
Introduction: The Challenge of Writing about Jean-Marie Tjibaou -- 1. "The Big Black Hole" ... and the Open Wounds of Ouvea -- 2. The Roots of Identity: Hienghene and Its lourd heritage -- 3. C'etait fa logique du systeme: Negotiating the Catholic Church in New Caledonia -- 4. The Desire to Understa...
Publication information
Publisher
[Manoa] : Center for Pacific Islands Studies, School of Pacific and Asian Studies, University of Hawai'i, Manoa ; Honolulu : University of Hawai'i Press : Pacific Islands Development Program, East-West Center, c2009.
Place of Publication
Hawaii
Date Published
c2009.
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Summary
"Jean-Marie Tjibaou is arguably the most important post-World War II Oceanic leader. His intellectual abilities, acute understanding of both Melanesian and European civilizations, stature as a statesman, commitment to nonviolence, and vision for Melanesia's potential contributions to the global community have all contributed to the creation of a re...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Jean-Marie Tjibaou, Kanak witness to the world : an intellectual biography / Eric Waddell.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Pacific Islands monograph series ; 23.
Pacific Islands monograph series ; 23.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-223) and index.
Contextual Information
Date Copyright
c2009.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
995.97/16
Record Identifier
74VvOoOAGl5A
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvOoOAGl5A
Other Identifiers
ISBN
9780824833145 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780824832568 (hardcover : alk. paper)
DDC
995.97 B
MMS ID
991008521939702626
