In search of The Friendly Islands

Explores the dilemmas, paradoxes and challenges of modern Tonga. An examination of how tradition and modernity co-exist in Tongan society and in the diasporic Tongan communities in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Examines issues including domestic violence, the culture of domination and hierarchy, traditional and modern leadership, the 16/11 riots, economic development, globalisation and spirituality.

Year

2009

Language

English

Publisher

Pasifika Foundation Press

Editions

2

Pages

148

ISBN

9780982351109

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