Jean-Marie Tjibaou, Kanak Witness to the World : An Intellectual Biography Hardback
by Eric Waddell
Part of the Pacific Islands Monograph Series series
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Jean-Marie Tjibaou is arguably the most important post-World War II Oceanic leader.
His intellectual abilities, acute understanding of both Melanesian and European civilizations, stature as a statesman, commitment to nonviolence, and vision for Melanesia's potential contributions to the global community have all contributed to the creation of a remarkable and enduring legacy.
Until now, no substantial English-language study has existed of Tjibaou, who was assassinated in 1989.
This intellectual biography of the Kanak (New Caledonia) leader takes an essentially chronological approach to his life - from his beginnings in the mountains of northern New Caledonia and his studies at the Sorbonne to his leadership of the independence movement in the Territory.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:264 pages, 24 illustrations
- Publisher:University of Hawai'i Press
- Publication Date:30/09/2008
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- ISBN:9780824832568
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:264 pages, 24 illustrations
- Publisher:University of Hawai'i Press
- Publication Date:30/09/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780824832568
