Social Change and Psychosocial Adaptation in the Pacific Islands Cultures in Transition |
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| Editor:
| Marsella, Anthony J.
Austin, Ayda Aukahi
Grant, Bruce A. |
| Series title: | International and Cultural Psychology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-387-23292-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Publisher: | Springer
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $237.95 |
Book Description:
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The Pacific Island oceanic and rim nations include many traditional societies and emerging nations that have experienced abusive histories of colonization, exploitation, and social change and upheaval. Their peoples are struggling to restore traditional cultural heritages and identities in a world community dominated by Western values and lifestyles. The conflicts, uncertainties, and instability of this transitional time are reflected in these populations' current social and...
More DescriptionThe Pacific Island oceanic and rim nations include many traditional societies and emerging nations that have experienced abusive histories of colonization, exploitation, and social change and upheaval. Their peoples are struggling to restore traditional cultural heritages and identities in a world community dominated by Western values and lifestyles. The conflicts, uncertainties, and instability of this transitional time are reflected in these populations' current social and psychological difficulties. This volume is one of the few devoted to these issues and covering a range of problems including substance abuse, hopelessness, violence, crime, abuse, juvenile delinquency, suicide, and AIDS.