In the middle of his life, Jack Grout found himself abducted by aliens. There were other things. His wife left him. His son came one night to the Skylark Lounge - the pool hall Jack bought after thro
Passionate, witty, and erudite, these essays by a radical curator describe how museums approach their sometimes conflicting missions to sponsor scholarship, generate popular appeal, and claim social
Pacific journeys, past and present, real and imagined, are an integral part of John Dunmores knowledge and experienceThis volume of studies on the Pacific, most of which relate to the French presence
This new work delves into the mulitfaceted relationship between the neighboring Pacific islands of New Caledonia and New Zealand. Drawing on scholarly contributions, the study offers a variety of pers
In part a homage to Bob Dylan, the classic American road trip is ironically paralleled to a visit to the underworld in this reverent and curious poetic journey across the United States. From the margi
A collection of memoirs that include first-hand reports of the administration of New Zealand’s foreign policy in the first half of the 20th century and captivating commentary on a multitude of promine
Drawing on an extensive range of new material?including theses, Waitangi Tribunal research, and oral-history projects?this study explores the ignored history of early colonial Maori children and their