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A Marshallese nation emerges from the political fragmentation of American Micronesia
Pacific studies • 13 (1) • Published In 1989 • Pages: 1-46
By: Mason, Leonard.
Abstract
This article discusses the changing relationships between Marshallese Islanders and the US government in their expressed concerns for political, administrative and cultural autonomy. The focus is on major political negotiations and international agreements that led to the establishment of an independent Marshallese nation in 1986.
- Subjects
- External relations
- Political movements
- Form and rules of government
- Citizenship
- Territorial hierarchy
- Research and development
- Aftermath of combat
- Real property
- Acculturation and culture contact
- Cultural identity and pride
- Topography and geology
- Deliberative councils
- Inter-ethnic relations
- Elections
- Standard of living
- Production and supply
- Labor supply and employment
- Special crops
- Education system
- culture
- Marshallese
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Micronesia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem; 2009
- Field Date
- 1946-1988
- Coverage Date
- 1944-1989
- Coverage Place
- Marshall Islands
- Notes
- Leonard Mason
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 43-46)
- LCCN
- 84643929
- LCSH
- Marshallese