Institute of Pacific Studies - Books from the Pacific Islands 1998: (Part 3 of 4)
Health & NutritionCaring for Ourselves: A Health Handbook for Pacific Women. Vanessa Griffen. Pregnancy & childbirth, sexuality, contraception, abortion, common health problems, menopause, traditional medicine, nutrition, rape, violence, stress. Self-help & self-care. 1982, 2d prtg 1991. 220p-illus-idx. $16 Cook Islands Cook Book. Taiora Matenga-Smith. Recipes, measurements, health tips. Written in English & Maori. 1981, rev 1984, reptd 1990, 1993. 99p-illus-idx. ISBN 982-02-0024-5. $8 Food and Nutrition in Fiji. eds. A.A.J. Jansen, S. Parkinson, A.F.S. Robertson. Vol. 1. Food Production, Composition and Intake. 10 authors. Evolution of the food system, preparation, preservation, feeding infants & children, aquaculture, marine produce, technology. 1990. 491p-tables-charts. ISBN 982-02-0060-1. $16 Vol. 2. Nutrition-Related Diseases and Their Prevention. 12 authors. Morbidity, mortality, malnutrition, vitamin & mineral deficiencies, parasites, food contamination, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, urinary stones, dental health, cancer, hereditary disorders, kava, alcohol, food poisoning, traditional medicine, national policy, women, agriculture, institutions. 1991. 727p-tables-charts. ISBN 9-8202-0061-X. $16 Science of Pacific Island Peoples. Vol. 3, Fauna, Flora, Food and Medicine. see p.2 Art & ArchitectureAloi Pilioko: Artist of the Pacific. Pilioko's life and work in Wallis, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and around the Pacific. Written in English & French. 52p-colour illus. $4 Art du Pacifique. La musique, la dance, les essais créatifs, les histoires orales, l'art nouveau. 1981. 148p-colour illus-idx. $8 Cultural Crafts of Niue: Pandanus Weaving. Shari Cole & Vitolia Kulatea. A step-by-step manual illustrating mat and basket making. Jnt pubn: Dept of Community Affairs, Niue & IPS. 1996. 100p-ill. ISBN 982-346-001-9. $35 The Gilbertese Maneaba. H.E. Maude. Design, builders, construction & language of a traditional Kiribati meeting house. 1980, 2d prtg 1991. 59p-illus. softcover $7, hardcover $10 Grass Roots Art of the Solomons: Images and Islands. John & Sue Chick, eds. Petroglyphs, dance sticks, tattoos, mats, pots, canoes & paddles, combs, shell ornaments, fishing floats, dishes. 1978. 96p-illus. $5 Making Mats and Barkcloth in the Kingdom of Tonga. Kerry James. History, materials, tools, techniques. 1988, 2d prtg 1993. 23p-illus. $4 Pacific Artists. Lili Abock & 37 other artists; Patricia Hereniko, ed. Personal portraits by the artists themselves. 1986. 104p-illus. $7 Pentecost: An Island in Vanuatu. Geneviève Mescam. Weaving and dyeing of mats & their ceremonial significance. 1989. 69p-colour illus. ISBN 982-02-0052-0. $10 Poetry in Motion: Studies of Tongan Dance. Adrienne L. Kaeppler. Cultural change, aesthetics, folklore, communication, interpretation, preservation, evolution, melody, drone, decoration. 1993. 163p-illus-glsry. ISBN 982-213-003-1. $48 Polynesian Music and Dance. Richard Moyle. Life, instruments, composition, systems, ritual, healing, east-west differences. 1991. 64p-illus-idx. ISBN 0-908959-00-1. $16 Le Russe de Belfort. see p.7 The Russian from Belfort. see p.7 String Figures. Honor Maude. New Caledonia & Loyalty Is. 1984. 81p-illus. $10 Pukapuka. With Pearl Beaglehole. 1989. 87p-illus. $13 Tikopia. With Raymond Firth. 1970. 72p-illus. $10 Tuamotu. With Kenneth P. Emory. 1979. 164p-illus. $7 Traditional Architecture in the Gilbert Islands: A Cultural Perspective. John Hockings. Prehistory, island settlement, community settlement, kainga, mwenga, maneaba, articulation & use of space. 1989. 266p-illus-idx. ISBN 0 7022 2179 1. $16 Traditional Architecture in Vanuatu. Christian Coiffier. Distinctive buildings, their use and habitation. 1988. 198p-illus-idx. ISBN 982-02-0047-4. $12 Traditional Handicrafts of Fiji. Mereisi Sekinabou Tabualevu, Josefa Uluinaceva, Sereima Raimua. Step-by-step manual to Fijian crafts, and their history. 1997. 99p-ill-30cm. ISBN 982-02-0092-X. $20 Culture & SocietyAn Anthology of Gilbertese Oral Tradition. HC & HE Maude. Early recordings, creation of the world, Anti & Antimaomata, in the western islands, life in Samoa, stars & navigation, migration to the Gilberts, settlement, modern history, Gilbertese Kuna. 1994. 289p. ISBN 0-646-17265-4. $13 Atiu: An Island Community. Ngatupuna Kautai & 7 others. Geography, history, leadership, childbirth, naming, hair-cutting, education, pastimes, marriage, clothing, customary rights, fishing, legends, chants, religion, death -- an excellent community study. 1984, reprtd 1989, 1992, 1995. 220p-illus-appdx-idx. $13 Atiu: E Enua E Tona Iti Tangata. Ngatupuna Kautai & 7 others. Cook Islands Maori language version of Atiu: An Island Community, above. 1993. 230p-illus. $16 Bina Bina: the making of a Gela War Canoe. Robert T. Pule. Solomon Islanders & their communal efforts & traditional skills. 1983. 44p-colour illus. $7 Book About Custom/ Buka Na Kasitomu Era. Israel Ebebe & 5 others. Lawrence Menesia, coll & trans. From Choiseul. In vernacular and English. 1991, reprtd 1995. 64p-illus. $12 The Book of Banaba. HC & HE Maude. Oral traditions, genealogies, culture, discovery, beachcombers, Wanderer, near conversion, drought, dispersion, Flora, mission teacher, Japanese occupation, history. 1994. 140p-illus. ISBN 0-646-20128-X. $12 Class and Culture in the South Pacific. Tony Hooper & 16 others; 5 eds. Perspectives of leading scholars on current fundamental changes in economics, political processes, social systems, cultural practices & likely future developments. 1987, reprtd 1989, 1991. 274p-illus-idx. ISBN 982-01-00170-8. $13 Cook Islands Custom. William Wyatt Gill. Some original customs of the people with the author's own illustrations. 1892 reprtd by IPS 1979, 1981, 1984, 1989, 1991, 1993. 32p-illus. $4 Culture, Kastom and Tradition: Cultural Policy in Melanesia. David Gegeo & 19 others; Lindstrom & White, eds. Cultural development programmes and policies in PNG, Solomons and Vanuatu. Different perspectives include rural/urban, local/national, male/female, and indigenous/foreign. 1994. 317p-illus-appdx-idx. ISBN 982-02-0102-0. $16 Development or Dependence: The Pattern of Change in a Fijian Village. Asesela Ravuvu. Modernization and dependence in a Fijian village, highlighting unforeseen negative aspects of development. 1988, reprtd 1995. 224p-colour illus-glsry-idx. ISBN 982-02-0040-7. $15 Falafala Kwara'ae Ki. Kwara'ae Traditions. Michael Kwa'ioloa & 6 others. Life in the past, arrival of church & government, killing for adultery & rewards, festivals at Siale, women's tabus, & other traditions. Written in English & vernacular. 1990. 66p-illus. ISBN 982-02-0021-0. $5 The Fijian Ethos. Asesela Ravuvu. In-depth study of Fijian ceremonies, including speeches. 1987. 367p-illus-idx. $13 Fijians in Town. Eloni Goneyali & 13 others; Chris Griffin & Mike Monsell-Davis, eds. Urban migration, wage labour, unemployment, prostitution, crime and their effects on social identity, communalism, customs & change. 1986, 2d prtg 1989. 240p-illus-idx. $13 The Fire Has Jumped. Moeaki Takai & 14 others; Garth Rogers, ed. Eyewitness accounts of the eruption and evacuation of Niuafo`ou, Tonga. 1986. 127p-illus. $8 French Polynesia. Turo Raapoto & 20 others; Nancy Pollock & Ron Crocombe, eds. Overview of the history, customs, land, economy, development, migration, media, politics. 1988. 315p-illus-idx. ISBN 982-02-0032-6. $13 From the Mangrove Swamps. Tomasi R. Vakatora. Political and social evolution of Fiji, as seen by a former Speaker of Parliament. 1988. 106p-illus-glsry-genealogy-idx. $8 Gong: young voices from vanuatu. Kalorib Sope & 29 others; ed. Anne Stamford. Truth and fantasy in the stories of young people. 1975, rev 1983. 101p-illus. $5 In Search of a Home. see p.1 Kiribati: A Changing Atoll Culture. Batiri T. Bataua & 13 others. Family relationships, songs, beliefs, education, fishing, agricultural subsistence, development, leadership, preserving culture, coping with change. 1985. 226p-illus-glsry-idx. softcover $13, hardcover $18 Leadership in Fiji. R.R. Nayacakalou. Analysis of the structure of Fijian leadership during political and social change. 1975, reprtd 1981, 1985, 1992. 184p-glsry-appdx-idx. ISBN 0 19 550465 8. $10 Life and Leadership in Melanesia. Bernard Narokobi. Discusses leadership, values, self-realization & societal goals, the University of Melanesia, law & order, elections, religion, leadership. 1983, reprtd 1991. 143p-illus. $8 The Margin Fades. see p.1 Matagi Tokelau. see p.6 Material Culture of Kiribati. Gerd Koch. Food supply & preparation, hygiene, clothing, ornaments, cords, houses, furniture, rafts, canoes, games, weapons in their historical, cultural context. English trans of Materielle Kultur der Gilbert-Inseln. 1987, reprtd 1994. 292p-illus-idx. ISBN 982-02-008-3. $15 Material Culture of Tuvalu. Gerd Koch. Food supply & preparation, hygiene, clothing, ornaments, cords, houses, furniture, rafts, canoes, games, weapons in their historical, cultural context. English translation of Materielle Kultur der Ellice-Inseln. 1984, reprtd 1991. 215p-illus-idx. $12 The Melanesian Way. Bernard Narokobi. A leading Papua New Guinea lawyer, politician and creative thinker expounds and defends distinctive elements in his country's identity. 1980, rev 1983. 207p-map. $10 Mobility and Identity in the Island Pacific. Konai Helu Thaman & 15 others; Murray Chapman & Philip S. Morrison, eds. Dialogue among humanists and scientific thinkers on movements of Islanders and their identity. Special issue of Pacific Viewpoint 26:1. 1985. 377p-illus-idx. ISSN 0030-8978. $10 Na I Tovo Vakapasifika. Francis Bugotu & 9 others. The Pacific Way in Fijian. 1982. 82p. $5 Niue: The Island and its People. S. Percy Smith & Pulekula. A record of one historical perception of the world's smallest state. 1902-3, reprtd by IPS 1983, 1993. 147p-illus. $13 Oral Tradition in Manihiki. Kauraka Kauraka. Exploration of the myth of Maui and its significance for Cook Islanders. 1989. 86p-illus-glsry-idx. ISBN 982-02-0048-2. $10 Pacific Indians. see p.7 Pacific Neighbours. see p.4 Pacific Profiles. 100 writers; R.A.C. Stewart, ed. Personal experiences of infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age. 1982, reprtd 1991, 1992, 1995. 269p-illus. ISBN 982-03-0613-2. $16 Pacific Rituals. Fesaitu Marseu & 21 others; eds. Gweneth & Bruce Deverell. Welcomes, kava rites, sacrifice, cultivation, marriage and transition ceremonies in local cultures. 1986, reprtd 1987, 1992. 217p-illus-idx. $10 Plantation to Politics. see p.4 A Polynesian Village: the process of change. Penisimani Tupouniua. The village of Hoi on Tongatapu, Tonga and socio-political, economic, religious, & educational changes. 1977, reprtd 1987, 1991. 80p-illus. $5 Renaissance in the Pacific. Jean-Marie Tjibaou & 22 others. Language, education & culture in Vanuatu, PNG, Solomons, Guam, Fiji, New Caledonia, Hawai`i, Fr.Polynesia, Wallis & Futuna, and New Zealand. Special edition of ethnies 8-9-10. 1989. 128p-illus. ISSN 0295-9151. $13 Rotuma: Hanua Pumue. see p.2 Roviana Custom Stories Book. see p.16 The South Pacific: An Introduction. Ron Crocombe. Politics, society, economy, religion, art and culture. 1983, rev 1987, 1989, reprtd 1995. 293p-illus-idx. Published first as The New South Pacific in 1973, 1978. ISBN 0-582-71813-9. $24 South Pacific Literature. Subramani. The first major survey of Pacific Islands writers & their work. 1985, rev 1992 to include a chapter on Subramani's fiction and an interview with Epeli Hau'ofa. 249p-illus-glsry-idx. ISBN 982-02-0080-6. $12 For other literary criticism, see p.18, Solomons, and p.19, Mana. Tahiti: The other side. Four urban lower-income Tahitians describe their experiences. Community leaders reflect on what how to help Tahitian poor. 1983, reprtd by IPS 1985. 164p-illus. $8 Tamaitai Samoa. see p.9 Te Borau ni Kiribati. Kiribati navigation in Kiribati language. 1997. 61p-ill. ISBN 982-03-0130-6. $10 Tradition and Change in the Fijian Village. R.R. Nayacakalou. Socio-economic study of Fiji in the 1950s with relevance for the present day. 1978, reprtd 1984, 1986, 1991, 1995. 174p-illus-glsry-appdx-idx. $8 Traditional Handicrafts of Fiji. see p.10 Traditional Sailing Canoes in Lau, Na Camakau mai na Yatu Lau. Gillett, Ianelli, Waqavakatoga, Qica. This is a how-to manual from the trees to tools, building, dimensions, accessories, maintenance, sailing, voyages, navigation, & the future. In English & Fijian. 1994. 94p-illus-glsry-idx. ISBN 982-02-0089-X. $16 Tungaru Traditions: Writings on the Atoll Culture of the Gilbert Islands. Arthur Francis Grimble; H.E. Maude, ed. Abemama, adoption, agriculture, ancestors, animals, archaeology, birth, body adornment, clans, dancing, death, genealogy, gods, history, inheritance, magic, maneaba, marriage, medicine, mythology, names, navigation, relationships, social & political organization, Tinaba & Eiriki, totems. 1989. 415p-illus-idx. ISBN 0 522 84386 7. $24 Vaka i Taukei: The Fijian Way of Life. Asesela Ravuvu. Fascinating & definitive study of kinship, houses, food, life-cycles, land, spirits, personality, values & administration. 1983, reprtd 1987, 1990, 1995. 136p-illus-glsry-idx. $12 Woven Gods: Female Clowns and Power in Rotuma. Vilsoni Hereniko. A study of clowning on Rotuma, where laughter and humour complement, and often subvert, the sacred and the serious. This interdisciplinary exploration of clowning exploits fiction to explain reality. 1994. 207p-illus. ISBN 982-02-0110-1. $24 Communication, Education & LanguageChemistry serves the South Pacific. M.K. Jogia & 22 others; J.A. Bonato, J.B. Headridge, & R.J. Morrison, eds. Foods, soap, beverages, timber, minerals, soil, cement, ceramics, gases, pesticides, water, instruments - applied chemistry in daily life. Specifically designed for secondary schools. 1987, reprtd 1995. 209p-illus-idx. ISBN 982-02-0014-8. $16 Communication and Development. M. Waqavonovono & 15 others. Cinema, media, newspapers, television, cultural effects, foreign & government influences. Pacific Perspective 10:1. 97p. ISSN 0379 525X. $8 Cook Islands Maori Dictionary. Jasper Buse & Raututi Taringa. Bruce Biggs & Rangi Moeka`a, eds. A wealth of information about Cook Islands language, culture and society is contained in this dictionary which involved the efforts of many people over 35 years. An essential handbook for every Cook Islander and all persons interested in the Cook Islands. 1995. 572p-illus. ISBN 0 7286 0230 X. softcover $32, hardcover $40 Let's Do It Our Way. Joseph C. Veramu. A case study of participatory education in a rural Fijian school and community. One teacher's experience in Solevu, Bua Province, and his practical recommendations for improvement in education. 1992. 137p-illus-idx. ISBN 982-02-0076-8. $10 Literacy and Pacific Women. see p.9 Media Freedom in the Pacific Islands. Dykes Angiki & 10 others; Suzanna Layton, ed. A.Samoa, Bougainville, Cook Islands, Fiji, Guam, Micronesia, Solomons, Tonga and the South Pacific. Pacific Islands Communication Journal 16:2. 1995. 107p-illus. $16 Misi Utu: Dr D.W. Hoodless and the development of medical education in the South Pacific. Margaret W. Guthrie. With a history of the graduates of the Suva Medical, Central Medical, and Fiji School of Medicine. 1979, reprtd 1980. 70p-illus. $4 A New Bislama Dictionary. Terry Crowley. Current vocabulary; up-to-date spelling, usage & translations. Bislama to English, English to Bislama. 1995. 492p-illus. ISBN 982-02-0090-3. $23 Pacific Islands Communication Journal. see p.19 Pacific Languages in Education. Greg R. Abare & 20 others; France Mugler & John Lynch, eds. Vernaculars in formal education, policy & practice, revival, maintenance, non-governmental programmes, issues, problems, standards, attitudes. 1996. 315p-illus-idx. ISBN 982-02-0123-3. $8 Pacific Perspectives on Non-formal Education. Paias Wingti & 24 authors; Michael Crossley, Joseph Sukwianomb, Sheldon Weeks, eds. Discussion of methods & developments in youth programmes, community extension projects, vocational training, women's programmes, media, libraries. 1987, reprtd 1991. 257p-illus-idx. ISBN 982-01-0018-6. $12 Pacific Universities: Achievements, Problems and Prospects. Tupeni Baba & 35 others; Ron Crocombe & Malama Meleisea, eds. Analysis of the development of higher education, the universities & colleges themselves, national perspectives, and forecasts. 1988. 439p-illus-idx. ISBN 982-02-0039-3. $8 Post Secondary Education in the South Pacific. Ron Crocombe & Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe. National, regional, international education; modes of learning; international agencies; non-governmental organizations; church; commercial sources of post secondary education. 1994. 170p-idx. ISBN 0-85092-399-9. $16 Science of Pacific Island Peoples. Vol.4, Education, Language, Patterns & Policy. see p.2 Secondary Education in Fiji: A Key to the Future. Helen Tavola. History of education before & after independence, examinations as quality indicators, schools, students, school effectiveness, policy implications. This book integrates education & social planning, policy & practice. 1992. 197p-tables-idx. ISBN 982-02-0075-X. $15 Television and Video in the Pacific Islands. Donald Topping & 7 others; Michael Ogden & Linda Crowl, eds. Micronesia, Cooks, Fiji, PNG, training, annotated bibliography. Pacific Islands Communication Journal 16:1. 1993. 175p-tables-charts. $13 Transport and Communications for Pacific Microstates. see p.8 Voices in a Seashell: Education, Culture and Identity. Konai Helu Thaman & 5 others; Bob & Jennie Teasdale, eds. Aborigines, Maori and Pacific Islanders have found ways to sustain culture & education and they want to share their ideas with others. Education can contribute to the survival of indigenous, traditional cultures. 1992, reprtd 1995. 82p. ISBN 982-01-0119-0. $10 ORDERING BOOKSPolicies of the Institute of Pacific StudiesPrices: Members countries of the University of the South Pacific receive a subsidized rate; their price is in Fiji dollars. For all countries beyond the USP region, the price is in US dollars. Discount: contact the Institute Postage & handling: Seamail postage costs are included in the price of the book. Please contact the Institute for airmail rates. Payment: Companies must send proper documentation and order numbers. Individuals must prepay. Payment may be made by bank draft or money order. Do not send personal cheques or cash. Agents: You may order IPS books from these bookdealers beyond the USP region. 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Out of print titles: The Institute does reprint those of its titles that are currently out of print if demand is sufficient. For a list of back titles, please contact the Institute. Institute of Pacific Studies About the InstituteThe Institute of Pacific Studies was established in 1976. The staff see their primary tasks as the development of skills and confidence in Pacific Islanders and as the production of useful research data and publications by Pacific Islanders. IPS facilitates and participates in research, writing, consultancy and teaching. IPS concentrates on the 12 member countries of the University of the South Pacific: the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Western Samoa. Nonetheless, its other projects and publications include American Samoa, Guam, Easter Island, the Federated States of Microneisa, French Polynesia, Hawai`i, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn and Wallis & Futuna. Over 2,000 Pacific Islanders have had their work published in association with IPS. The Institute also assists the Pacific Writers' Forum, South Pacific Creative Arts Society (Mana Publications) and the South Pacific Social Science Association with their publications. Those publications are included in this catalogue. *********
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