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Volume II of The Cambridge History of the Pacific Ocean focuses on the latest era of Pacific history, examining the period from 1800 to the present day. This volume discusses advances and emerging trends in the historiography of the colonial era, before outlining the main themes of the twentieth century when the idea of a Pacific-centred century emerged. It concludes by exploring how history and the past inform preparations for the emerging challenges of the future. These essays emphasise the importance of understanding how the postcolonial period shaped the modern Pacific and its historians.
Pacific Area --- Pacific Ocean --- History.
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This book provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the Pacific Campaign during World War II, focusing on the strategic confrontations between Japan and the United States from 1941 to 1945. It delves into the military operations and battles, including the pivotal Battle of Okinawa, and examines the broader geopolitical implications. The author aims to illuminate a relatively underexplored theater of WWII in French historiography, offering insights derived from both American and Japanese perspectives. This work is intended for readers with an interest in military history and WWII, particularly those seeking a deeper understanding of the Pacific theater.
Blockade, Pacific. --- Okinawa Island (Japan) --- Blockade, Pacific
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"There's a certain romance to the oyster industry of the Pacific Northwest. To most, it conjures images of men in oilskins, working from low boats and braving the elements to bring in the harvest: fresh, succulent oysters from the pristine bays and inlets of northern California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. Yesteryear's wooden tongs and hand-powered dredges have been replaced by state-of-the-art shellfish hatcheries and bioengineered broodstock. Still our love affair with the oyster, and our fascination for the men and women who devotedly tend to its beds, remain strong. Savory Pleasant Cove, Hamma Hamma, Dabob Bay, and Malaspina oysters from the Northwest are known as some of the finest shellfish in the world. Heaven on the Half Shell is the true story of oyster farming in the Pacific Northwest. Entertaining text and engrossing historic and contemporary photos present the efforts of pioneering aquaculturists, scientists, field technicians, oyster connoisseurs, and others who have shaped this unique industry. Eighteen oyster recipes round out this lively portrait of the bivalve we love best." The second edition will include the past twenty years of oystering history, which have seen dramatic changes in the uses of technology and challenges posed by pollution; will do more to highligh women in the industry; include additional coverage of contemporary tribal cultures around oystering; and include updates and new recipes throughout the text"--
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The 'Pacific Economic Monitor August 2023' is a comprehensive analysis of the economic conditions and projections for the Pacific region, published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It examines GDP growth trends, inflation rates, and economic recovery measures post-COVID-19. The publication provides insights into regional and international economic developments, highlighting the impacts of global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on the Pacific economies. It discusses the economic prospects for countries like Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and the Cook Islands, emphasizing tourism and public investment as key growth drivers. The report is intended for policymakers, economists, and stakeholders interested in the economic landscape of the Pacific region.
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"Between 2000 and 2015 the Asian American Pacific Islander population grew from nearly 12 million to over 20 million--at 72% percent recording the fastest growth rate of any major ethnic and racial group in the US. This book, the first to focus wholly on Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Institutions (AANAPISIs) and their students, offers a corrective to misconceptions about these populations and documents student services and leadership programs, innovative pedagogies, models of community engagement, and collaborations across academic and student affairs that have transformed student outcomes"--
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Economic activity in developing East Asia and Pacific has recovered from the recent shocks and is growing. However, output remains below pre-pandemic levels in many countries and inflation remains higher than target ranges in some countries. Near-term growth will depend on the dynamics of global growth and commodity prices, and financial tightening, which is likely to continue in the face of high inflation in the US. Taking a long-term view, growth in EAP has been faster and more stable than in much of the rest of the world. The result has been a striking decline in poverty and, in the last decade, also a decline in inequality. But it would be a mistake to let these achievements obscure vulnerabilities, past, present, and future. The region must implement structural, macro-financial, and climate-related reforms to address the problems of slowing productivity growth and scars from the pandemic, even as it faces up to the major challenges of deglobalization, aging and climate change.
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