Cook Islands

Sebastian Farnham

Translator A AI

Summary

Cook Islands explores the intricate history and evolving identity of this Pacific nation, focusing on its navigation of colonial influences and regional power dynamics. It examines how the Cook Islands has balanced tradition and modernity, particularly in its unique political relationship with New Zealand. This relationship, transitioning from colonial dependency to self-governance, highlights the complexities of post-colonial sovereignty. The book emphasizes the resilience of Cook Islands culture and its adaptation in the face of globalization.

The book charts the Cook Islands' journey from early Polynesian settlement through European contact, laying the groundwork for understanding present-day social and political structures. A key argument is that the nation's contemporary identity results from carefully negotiating external influences with its indigenous culture. By analyzing the colonial period's impacts, the evolution of Cook Islands culture, and the political landscape, the book systematically unpacks this argument.

The Cook Islands' efforts to assert sovereignty on the international stage, alongside challenges like climate change, are also addressed. By integrating historical accounts, ethnographic studies, and political analysis, the book provides a holistic view, appealing to those interested in history, politics, and the Pacific region. It showcases the Cook Islands' agency in shaping its destiny, making it valuable for understanding similar challenges faced by small island nations in the post-colonial world.

Available since: 03/20/2025.

Print length: 66 pages.

Humanities & Social Sciences

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