This book shows, through painstaking research and documentation of artifacts and practices, how art pervades the everyday life of the people of the Sulu Archipelago, such that no divide exists between
In Melanesia, rates of HIV infection are among the highest in the Pacific and increasing rapidly, with grave humanitarian, development, and political implications. There is a great need for social res
Negotiated Power in Late Imperial China: The Zongli Yamen and the Politics of Reformexplores the nature and functioning of reform during the nineteenth century of China’s Qing dynasty (1644–1911). By
This collection of essays gives mental health professionals, clergy and students a set of scholarly articles as well as personal accounts so they can better diagnose and treat Pacific islanders whethe
Lau (emeritus, civil engineering, U. of Hawai'i) and Mink (a former engineering consultant with Mink and Yuen, Inc) introduce the fundamentals of hydrology in the Hawaiian islands. They begin with an
Waikiki: A History of Forgetting and Remembering presents a cultural and environmental history of the area, exploring its place not only in the popular imagination, but also through the experiences of
In 1940, a Dutch colonial officer named Louis Fontijne (1902-1968) was commissioned to conduct an investigation of indigenous land tenure and leadership in the Residency of Timor and Dependencies. Dea
Broadly speaking, the Korean 1.5 generation refers to the bilingual children of immigrants or immigrants who arrived in their formative years and identify with both Korean and American culture. A "1.5
Doing Fieldwork in Japan taps the expertise of North American and European specialists on the practicalities of conducting long-term research in the social sciences and cultural studies. In lively fir
Lords of Things offers a fascinating interpretation of modernity in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Siam by focusing on the novel material possessions and social practices adopted by the r
In this first synthetic, comprehensive survey of Japanese sports in English, the authors are attentive to the complex and fascinating interaction of traditional and modern elements. In the course of t
For nearly three decades Japanese Culture has garnered high praise as an accurate and well-written introduction to Japanese history and culture. This widely used undergraduate text is now available in
In this age of rapid transition, Asian American studies and American studies in general are being reconfigured to reflect global migrations and the diverse populations of the United States. Asian Amer
Japanese Eyes... American Heart is a rare and powerful collection of personal thoughts written by the soldiers themselves, reflections of the men's thoughts as recorded in diaries and letters sent hom
From the Foreword—“Crucially, past, present, and future are tightly woven in ‘Oiwi (Native Hawaiian) theory and practice. We adapt to whatever historical challenges we face so that we can continue to
Leon Ma. Guerrero (1915–82), a top-notch writer and diplomat, served six Philippine presidents, beginning with President Manuel L. Quezon and ending with President Ferdinand E. Marcos. In this first f
The fascinating and controversial (but also personal) story of a 6-year research program based at Uppsala University that, instead of explaining conflict, has sought to explain peace, and to gauge its
The fascinating and controversial (but also personal) story of a 6-year research program based at Uppsala University that, instead of explaining conflict, has sought to explain peace, and to gauge its
In 1980s Auckland there were many New Zealand Samoan children whose first language was not English and who struggled in mainstream classes. One small community of parents and their local school—Richmo
One of the famous canal cities of the world and a former center of culture, trade, transportation, and fashion, the old town of Yangzhou evokes romantic bridges, beautiful courtesans, fine gardens, an
Based on the author’s experiences and materials used in teaching Chinese calligraphy for over a decade at elite universities in the United States, this text features the basic brush techniques and sel
Based on the author’s experiences and materials used in teaching Chinese calligraphy for over a decade at elite universities in the United States, this text features the basic brush techniques and sel
The Madhyama Agama or Middle-Length Discourses, belong to the earliest stratum of Buddhist sutra litera- ture. The dialogues between S ’a ¯ kyamuni Buddha and his disciples and followers present the t
Based on symposium presented at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, these essays examine the presence and myths of Asia in American culture in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centur
The establishment of Hawai‘i’s Agricultural Experiment Station in 1901, the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1907, and the Extension Service in 1928 brought to the islands the land grant sy
Takashi Yoshida provides a historical analysis of war and peace museums from the late nineteenth century to the present and traces the historical development of a pacifist discourse in postwar Japan t
This book is an innovative ethnographic work aimed at students and others interested in contemporary Southeast Asia. Its made up of short essays, or portraits, of figures that populate the social and
This revised and expanded edition of the popular Exploring Hanauma Bay is the only guidebook you will need for East O‘ahu’s spectacular nature preserve, a favorite of residents and visitors alike. Whe
This volume examines the changing relations between China and Burma/Myanmar since Burmese independence in 1948 and the formation of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. Using Chinese sources, it do
Strong (Japanese, Bates College, Maine) offers a study of Yukie's (1903-22) Ainu Shin'yoshu (Collection of Ainu Chants of Spiritual Beings), placing it in the context of Ainu beliefs and history, and
In Buddha’s Company explores a previously neglected aspect of the Vietnam War: the experiences of the Thai troops who served there and the attitudes and beliefs that motivated them to volunteer. Thail
Killick (ethnomusicology, U. of Sheffield) explores both the art form itself and writing about it at various times and from various perspectives. After describing a typical night at the opera, he cons
Gagana Samoa is a modern Samoan language resource. Designed for both classroom and personal use, it features a methodical approach suitable for all ages; an emphasis on patterns of speech and communic
New Year’s Eve, 1934. While Honolulu celebrates with champagne and fireworks, someone is making away with the Bishop Museum’s portrait of King Kalakaua and its curator. A series of brutal murders foll
Through the examination of the work of several writers, Xu (English, Florida Atlantic U.) explores how cooking, eating, and food are representative of Asian American identities in terms of race and et
An anthropologist from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, (Rodgers) along with two textile experts, who have a background in physics and economics (Anne and John Summerfield) have combine
Long a place observed, Papua New Guinea was a living laboratory from the mid-1860s as anthropologists and others came and went, recording their impressions under a variety of preconceived notions. Ste
Historians, along with a few scholars of religion and literature, trace the process whereby the project of thinking with legal and medical cases came to self-consciousness over the first millennium, s
Engaged Buddhism is the contemporary movement of nonviolent social and political activism found throughout the Buddhist world. Its ethical theory sees the world in terms of cause and effect, a view th
This handsome volume (it's slightly oversize at 8.75x11.25) describes both the botany and traditional associations of 88 flowers and plants used to make leis in Hawaii. Superb color photos by Jean Cot
