Historical Dictionary of Papua New Guinea (Volume 37) (Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East, 37)

Papua New Guinea has experienced a remarkable rapid transition from scattered primitive societies to a modern unified nation. The dictionary covers major economic, social, political and cultural developments, basic geographic information, and biographies. Turner, who has taught history at both the University of Melbourne and the University of Papua New Guinea, provides a basic starting point for those researching both the history and modern culture and life of Papua New Guinea. This dictionary offers brief alphabetical entries on topics including the arts such as "Lapita pottery," international policies, such as relations with Australia, political personalities including Mekere Morauta (economist and politician), languages (there are three official languages and 750 local dialects), and economic and social topics like agriculture and whaling. The 60 page bibliography displays a selection of resources organized topically, including history, culture, and economy. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Papua New Guinea has experienced a remarkably rapid transition from scattered primitive societies to a modern unified nation. The dictionary covers major economic, social, political, and cultural developments, basic geographic information and biographies. With maps.

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Covers major economic, social, political, and cultural developments in the country, basic geographic information, and biographies of the movers and shakers in Papua New Guinea, emphasizing the recent past. Includes an overview of the country's history, a chronology, maps, and some 300 entries. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)