Intute is well known for its collection of web resources and internet training suite. Less well-known perhaps, and worthy of publicity is its World Guide.
Intute has compiled a series of guides for over 270 countries and territories. These include features, demographics, geography data, interactive world maps, thousands of satellite photos, scrollable city images and links to resources about each country within the Intute database. You can even compare data between countries. You may go straight to the entry for a specific country via the dropdown menu, or you can search for satellite images and features by keyword.
As an example, the entry for Bangladesh, includes a country profile (taken from the CIA World Factbook); demographic information, including population, population age, gender ratios, details on population change and links to labour force data; a selection of maps and geographical information; an overview of key economic data; a selection of key transport and communications information; a selection of satellite images; internet links; and a link to IMF World Economic Outlook data 2008.
Monday, 9 August 2010
Solomon Islands elections
The Commonwealth Secretariat has recently issued an interim statement on the 2010 Solomon Islands Election
During the election period, Commonwealth observers reported from six of the ten provinces in the country and Honiara, and cooperated with other regional and international observers under the auspices of the United Nations International Election Observation Coordination Team.
The observer team commends the people of the Solomon Islands for conducting the 4 August National Parliamentary election in a peaceful atmosphere. It notes that voters freely exercised their democratic right, and that voting in the polling stations was generally well administered, though some inconsistency in electoral procedures was noticed across stations and provinces. The team also notes numerous concerns and controversy surrounding the quality of the voter register, and makes some recommendations on this issue - including the use of voter cards. The role of the media is commended, "Solomon Islands has a vibrant independent media which provided comprehensive and responsible coverage of the campaign and election day.", and the interim statement includes discussion on the election campaign, dupport for women candidates, voting and counting processes and electoral administration.
The full report, once published, will be acquired by the Institute of Commonwealth Studies Library, and will join our already extensive collection of reports by Commonwealth and other observer groups.
During the election period, Commonwealth observers reported from six of the ten provinces in the country and Honiara, and cooperated with other regional and international observers under the auspices of the United Nations International Election Observation Coordination Team.
The observer team commends the people of the Solomon Islands for conducting the 4 August National Parliamentary election in a peaceful atmosphere. It notes that voters freely exercised their democratic right, and that voting in the polling stations was generally well administered, though some inconsistency in electoral procedures was noticed across stations and provinces. The team also notes numerous concerns and controversy surrounding the quality of the voter register, and makes some recommendations on this issue - including the use of voter cards. The role of the media is commended, "Solomon Islands has a vibrant independent media which provided comprehensive and responsible coverage of the campaign and election day.", and the interim statement includes discussion on the election campaign, dupport for women candidates, voting and counting processes and electoral administration.
The full report, once published, will be acquired by the Institute of Commonwealth Studies Library, and will join our already extensive collection of reports by Commonwealth and other observer groups.
Friday, 6 August 2010
'Negotiating with the ‘Enemy’: perspectives past and present - 24th September 2010
University of London School of Advanced Study, Institute of Commonwealth Studies-Open University Empire and Postcolonial Group and Ferguson Centre for African & Asian Studies
Workshops on Counterinsurgency and Colonialism
'Negotiating with the ‘Enemy’: perspectives past and present
Friday 24 September 2010
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Venue: Institute of Commonwealth Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of
London, Court Room, South Block, Senate House, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU
Theme:
Counterinsurgency, 'homeland security' and 'The War on Terror' have led to a renewed interest in historical case studies of counterinsurgency, including case studies from the British Empire and Commonwealth. There has been debate in the US and UK of military
strategies, 'winning hearts and minds', and policing for international operations. But the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the peace process in Northern Ireland, demonstrate that another, relatively neglected area can have a major impact on such campaigns. This is the 'negotiation' with, and 'persuasion' of, militant elites and their key civilian supporters. The Northern Ireland peace process was developed through complex, often secret, contacts. The Iraqi insurgency was turned around as much through the 'Anbar Awakening' as by a 'surge' and new counterinsurgency policy. The question of how to negotiate, persuade and buy over Taliban leaders and supporters came to the fore in Afghanistan policy in 2009-10. This workshop will look at a variety of ways and contexts, contemporary and historical, in which 'enemy' leaders (military and civilian) have been targeted for persuasion and negotiation.
Enquires: To apply to attend without a paper please email Troy Rutt: Troy.rutt@sas.ac.uk
Programme
Registration 9.00-9.15
Opening 9.15-9.30
Session 1 9.30-11.00 Negotiating with tribal societies – AfPak perspectives
Tea 11.00-11.15
Session 2 11.15-12.45 Levels of Negotiation: surrender & loyalty transfer
Session 3 1.45-3.15 Covert peacemaking: Northern Ireland experiences
Session 4 3.30-5.00 Paradoxes, Paradigms and Problems
For further details see the full programme.
Workshops on Counterinsurgency and Colonialism
'Negotiating with the ‘Enemy’: perspectives past and present
Friday 24 September 2010
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Venue: Institute of Commonwealth Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of
London, Court Room, South Block, Senate House, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU
Theme:
Counterinsurgency, 'homeland security' and 'The War on Terror' have led to a renewed interest in historical case studies of counterinsurgency, including case studies from the British Empire and Commonwealth. There has been debate in the US and UK of military
strategies, 'winning hearts and minds', and policing for international operations. But the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the peace process in Northern Ireland, demonstrate that another, relatively neglected area can have a major impact on such campaigns. This is the 'negotiation' with, and 'persuasion' of, militant elites and their key civilian supporters. The Northern Ireland peace process was developed through complex, often secret, contacts. The Iraqi insurgency was turned around as much through the 'Anbar Awakening' as by a 'surge' and new counterinsurgency policy. The question of how to negotiate, persuade and buy over Taliban leaders and supporters came to the fore in Afghanistan policy in 2009-10. This workshop will look at a variety of ways and contexts, contemporary and historical, in which 'enemy' leaders (military and civilian) have been targeted for persuasion and negotiation.
Enquires: To apply to attend without a paper please email Troy Rutt: Troy.rutt@sas.ac.uk
Programme
Registration 9.00-9.15
Opening 9.15-9.30
Session 1 9.30-11.00 Negotiating with tribal societies – AfPak perspectives
- Negotiating Frontier Relations: Britain & Wazistan (Hugh Beattie, Open University) Discussant: TBC
- The Political Officer: Managing the Pashtun tribes of the NW Frontier of India 1901-1947 (Chris Tripodi, Kings College London, DSD) Discussant: TBC
- Pashtun Perspectives on negotiating with the Soviets & British, 1839-1987 (Rob Johnson, Oxford University) Discussant: John Bew
Tea 11.00-11.15
Session 2 11.15-12.45 Levels of Negotiation: surrender & loyalty transfer
- Negotiating with Mau Mau: pseudo-gangs and surrender schemes, 1952-56 (Huw Bennett, King’s College London) Discussant: Karl Hack.
- Communist perspectives on coming to terms with the British & semi-autonomous local politicians: Malaya 1948-60’ (Karl Hack, Open University). Discussant: TBC.
Session 3 1.45-3.15 Covert peacemaking: Northern Ireland experiences
- Covert peacemaking: Clandestine Negotiations &Backchannels with the IRA during the early ‘Troubles’, 1972-76 (Andrew Mumford, University of Hull) Discussant: TBC
- Behind the Scenes: Negotiating with Republicans & Loyalists and the Northern Ireland Peace Process, 1980s-90s (Paul Dixon, Kingston University) Discussant: TBC.
Session 4 3.30-5.00 Paradoxes, Paradigms and Problems
- The Northern Ireland model re-examined: conditions for successful negotiation (John Bew, Kings College London) Discussant: Paul Dixon
- The Paradoxes of Negotiation (Isabelle Duyvesteyn and Bart Schuurman, Utrecht University, Netherlands) Discussant: TBC.
For further details see the full programme.
Novia Scotia historic newspapers online
With thanks to Intute for alerting us to this:
Novia Scotia historic newspapers online
A joint project of the Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University and Nova Scotia Archives & Records Management this resource provides free access to the full text of about 15 local newspapers covering the 18th-20th Century. These are rich sources of social, political and economic history of Canadian regions. Titles include Nova Scotia Chronicle and Weekly Advertiser (Halifax), 1769-1770, and The Cape Breton News (Sydney), 1850-1854
Novia Scotia historic newspapers online
A joint project of the Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University and Nova Scotia Archives & Records Management this resource provides free access to the full text of about 15 local newspapers covering the 18th-20th Century. These are rich sources of social, political and economic history of Canadian regions. Titles include Nova Scotia Chronicle and Weekly Advertiser (Halifax), 1769-1770, and The Cape Breton News (Sydney), 1850-1854
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
More new books
A further selection of new books added to the catalogue and collection in July:
Akwasi Addaae-Boahene, Aid effectiveness and the education sector : implications for civil society, Accra : SEND Ghana, 2009.
Nicholas Atampugre, Opportunities for civil society engagement with aid effectiveness in Ghana : an overview of aid policy, harmonisation strategy, and delivery/management mechanisms, Accra : SEND-Ghana : Aid Effectiveness Forum, [2009]
Tony Balshaw and Jonathan Goldberg, Broad-based black economic empowerment : final codes & scorecard, Cape Town : Human & Rousseau, 2008.
Suhas Chakma (ed), India human rights report, 2009, New Delhi, India : Asian Centre for Human Rights, 2009.
Peter Clegg and Emilio Pantojas-García (eds), Governance in the non-independent Caribbean : challenges and opportunities in the twenty-first century, Kingston, Jamaica : Ian Randle, 2009.
Francis Clift et al, Caribbean Children's Law Project : the law relating to children in Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago, Brixton, London : Hornby Ackroyd & Levy, [1997?]
Julie Dubois, Trends in student borrowing and pathways : evidences from the 1990, 1995 and 2000 classes : final report, [Ottawa] : Learning Policy Directorate, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, 2006.
Ruth Hall (ed), Another countryside? : policy options for land and agrarian reform in South Africa, Bellville : PLAAS, School of Government, University of the Western Cape, 2009.
Anthony Harriott, Farley Brathwaite, Scot Wortley (eds), Crime and criminal justice in the Caribbean, Kingston, Jamaica : Arawak Publications, c2004.
Terence Lee, The media, cultural control and government in Singapore, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2010.
Judy Smith-Höhn, A strategic conflict assessment of Zambia, Pretoria, South Africa : Institute for Security Studies, 2009.
Akwasi Addaae-Boahene, Aid effectiveness and the education sector : implications for civil society, Accra : SEND Ghana, 2009.
Nicholas Atampugre, Opportunities for civil society engagement with aid effectiveness in Ghana : an overview of aid policy, harmonisation strategy, and delivery/management mechanisms, Accra : SEND-Ghana : Aid Effectiveness Forum, [2009]
Tony Balshaw and Jonathan Goldberg, Broad-based black economic empowerment : final codes & scorecard, Cape Town : Human & Rousseau, 2008.
Suhas Chakma (ed), India human rights report, 2009, New Delhi, India : Asian Centre for Human Rights, 2009.
Peter Clegg and Emilio Pantojas-García (eds), Governance in the non-independent Caribbean : challenges and opportunities in the twenty-first century, Kingston, Jamaica : Ian Randle, 2009.
Francis Clift et al, Caribbean Children's Law Project : the law relating to children in Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago, Brixton, London : Hornby Ackroyd & Levy, [1997?]
Julie Dubois, Trends in student borrowing and pathways : evidences from the 1990, 1995 and 2000 classes : final report, [Ottawa] : Learning Policy Directorate, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, 2006.
Ruth Hall (ed), Another countryside? : policy options for land and agrarian reform in South Africa, Bellville : PLAAS, School of Government, University of the Western Cape, 2009.
Anthony Harriott, Farley Brathwaite, Scot Wortley (eds), Crime and criminal justice in the Caribbean, Kingston, Jamaica : Arawak Publications, c2004.
Terence Lee, The media, cultural control and government in Singapore, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2010.
Judy Smith-Höhn, A strategic conflict assessment of Zambia, Pretoria, South Africa : Institute for Security Studies, 2009.
New Books - not so new
New additions to our catalogue and collections, but all published some years ago, the following books were all acquired by donation, and fill gaps in our collection:
J. Howard Wallace, Manual of New Zealand History, Wellington: J.H. Wallace, 1886
Written and published by J. Howard Wallace "one of the pioneer settlers of the colony... author of "The Early History of New Zealand"" this book presents a precis of the history fo New Zealand, intended as a syllabus for students. The book includes a chronological history of New Zealand"from its discovery until the present date" (discovery refering to European discovery not the earlier Maori discovery and settlement), details of government, "spiritual conquest", governors, etc
Ceylon, Report of the Special Committee on Broadcasting in Ceylon, June, 1941, Colombo, Sri Lanka : Ceylon Govt. Press, 1941.
Report of a secial committee established in 1940 to consider broadcasting in Ceylon in all its aspects. The report includes a historical survey of radio broadcasting in Ceylon and compares development with that of India. The report makes recommendations relating to transmitting equipment to extend the coverage of broadcasts, improvements to existing studios, rural broadcasting, programme content, and the organisation of the broadcasting service.
Kenneth Bradley, The Colonial Service as a Career, London : H.M.S.O., 1950.
Aimed at young people thinking of making their careers in the Colonial Service, describing the service, the qualities required, life and work in the service, empire building and working towards the Commonwealth. Includes illustrations and photographs.
Kenneth Bradley, A Career in the Oversea Civil Service, London : H.M.S.O., 1955.
Aimed at young people thinking of making their careers in the Overseas Civil Service, with similar content as above, but "nation building" now replacing the 1950's "Empire building" chapter.
Republic of Ghana, Report of the Commission : appointed under the Commissions of Enquiry Act, 1964 (Act 250) to Enquire into the Kwame Nkrumah Properties, [Accra-Tema : Published by the Ministry of Information on Belhalf of the National Liberation Council, 1967]
A report commissioned after the coup in 1966 which overthrew the Nkrumah government. The report in scathingly critical of Nkrumah and suggests that various propoerties were acquired dishonestly and recommends that these be recovered by the government of Ghana. Also known as the Apaloo Commission.
Republic of Ghana, Summary of the report of the Commission of Enquiry into Irregularities and Malpractices in the Grant of Import Licences, Accra-Tema : Ministry of Information, 1967.
Another post-coup report, in this case looking into the granting of export licenses by Mr A.Y.K. Djin, Mr Kwesi Amoako Atta, Mr Ayeh Kumi, Mr Halm and Kweis Armah. The report claims irregularities, confused administration, preferential treatment, fraud and malpractice. The report includes details of specific allegations.
Don Barnett, With the Guerrillas in Angola, Liberation Support Movement, 1970
In this 34 page pamphlet, author Don Barnett outlines a visit to Angola and MPLA (Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola) camps. Barnett describes the situation and routines of the camps, and local villages, as well as noting Portuguese actions and the impact on victims of these actions. The pamphlet includes photographs of guerillas, villagers and some individuals.
Marga Holness, Apartheid's War Against Angola. An account of South African aggression against the People's Republic of Angola, New York, NY : Centre Against Apartheid, United Nations ; Oslo, Norway : World Campaign Against Military and Nuclear Collaboration with South Africa, 1983.
Describes South African actions against Angola, including historic co-operation with the colonial Portuguese government, the "1975-76 invasion", bombing raids, border provocations, infantry attacks and artillery shelling, and continuing acts of agression from 1979 to 1981. Describes the context of South African aggression against the "frontline states", and co-operation between frontline states and national liberation movements, as well as United Nations Security Council condemnations of South African actions.
J.H. Proctor (ed) The Cell System of the Tanganyika African National Union, Dar es Salaam : Tanzania Pub. House, 1971.
A collection of reports, originally written by third year students in the Department of Political Science at the University College, Dar es Salaam, on the ten-house cell structure of the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU). Chapters include: Building party cells in Tanzania; TANU cells: organs of one-party democratic socialism; Cells at work in Iramba; Cells in Dar es Salaam and Bukoba; Cell leaders in Mbulumbulu and the problems of effectiveness; and the operation of TANU cells in Iringa.
Un an après la libération : 5 juin 1977-5 juin 1978 = One year after liberation : 5 June 1977-5 June 1978, [Victoria : Dept. of Administration and Information, Office of the President, Govt. of Seychelles, 1978?]
In English and French, this publication celebrates a year of independence in the Seychelles, and includes: Address by President Rene on Liberation Day 1978; To the heroes... and to the future (speech by President Rene); The aim is food self-sufficiency (speech by Minister of Agriculture and Land Use, Dr Maxime Ferrari); Seychelles development strategy; and photographs of the Liberation Day Parade.
Whose Rubicon? : report of a visit to South Africa by representatives of the British Churches, London : British Council of Churches in association with the Catholic Institute for International Relations, 1986.
Reports on a visit to South Africa in 1985, with chapters on the perception of Urban Blacks; Black views of white attitudes; Political considerations; and Economic factors; as well as reporting on the churches in South Africa, and suggesting tasks for the British Churches in support of the "oppressed black majority". Includes discussion of disinvestment.
Frank Chicane, The Church's Prophetic Witness against the Apartheid System in South Africa (25th February-8th April 1988), Johannesburg : South African Council of Churches, [1988?]
Describes actions by the South African church , after the banning of a number of non-violent and peaceful organisations, severe restictions on the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the Banning of 18 respected leaders of the Black community in the 24th of February 1988. Church leaders took part in a series of actions including statements, a march to parliament, meetings and letters, which are described in this book as well as South African government reaction. Appendices include copies of the Statement, Call to Action and letters to and from the government.
J. Howard Wallace, Manual of New Zealand History, Wellington: J.H. Wallace, 1886
Written and published by J. Howard Wallace "one of the pioneer settlers of the colony... author of "The Early History of New Zealand"" this book presents a precis of the history fo New Zealand, intended as a syllabus for students. The book includes a chronological history of New Zealand"from its discovery until the present date" (discovery refering to European discovery not the earlier Maori discovery and settlement), details of government, "spiritual conquest", governors, etc
Ceylon, Report of the Special Committee on Broadcasting in Ceylon, June, 1941, Colombo, Sri Lanka : Ceylon Govt. Press, 1941.
Report of a secial committee established in 1940 to consider broadcasting in Ceylon in all its aspects. The report includes a historical survey of radio broadcasting in Ceylon and compares development with that of India. The report makes recommendations relating to transmitting equipment to extend the coverage of broadcasts, improvements to existing studios, rural broadcasting, programme content, and the organisation of the broadcasting service.
Kenneth Bradley, The Colonial Service as a Career, London : H.M.S.O., 1950.
Aimed at young people thinking of making their careers in the Colonial Service, describing the service, the qualities required, life and work in the service, empire building and working towards the Commonwealth. Includes illustrations and photographs.
Kenneth Bradley, A Career in the Oversea Civil Service, London : H.M.S.O., 1955.
Aimed at young people thinking of making their careers in the Overseas Civil Service, with similar content as above, but "nation building" now replacing the 1950's "Empire building" chapter.
Republic of Ghana, Report of the Commission : appointed under the Commissions of Enquiry Act, 1964 (Act 250) to Enquire into the Kwame Nkrumah Properties, [Accra-Tema : Published by the Ministry of Information on Belhalf of the National Liberation Council, 1967]
A report commissioned after the coup in 1966 which overthrew the Nkrumah government. The report in scathingly critical of Nkrumah and suggests that various propoerties were acquired dishonestly and recommends that these be recovered by the government of Ghana. Also known as the Apaloo Commission.
Republic of Ghana, Summary of the report of the Commission of Enquiry into Irregularities and Malpractices in the Grant of Import Licences, Accra-Tema : Ministry of Information, 1967.
Another post-coup report, in this case looking into the granting of export licenses by Mr A.Y.K. Djin, Mr Kwesi Amoako Atta, Mr Ayeh Kumi, Mr Halm and Kweis Armah. The report claims irregularities, confused administration, preferential treatment, fraud and malpractice. The report includes details of specific allegations.
Don Barnett, With the Guerrillas in Angola, Liberation Support Movement, 1970
In this 34 page pamphlet, author Don Barnett outlines a visit to Angola and MPLA (Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola) camps. Barnett describes the situation and routines of the camps, and local villages, as well as noting Portuguese actions and the impact on victims of these actions. The pamphlet includes photographs of guerillas, villagers and some individuals.
Marga Holness, Apartheid's War Against Angola. An account of South African aggression against the People's Republic of Angola, New York, NY : Centre Against Apartheid, United Nations ; Oslo, Norway : World Campaign Against Military and Nuclear Collaboration with South Africa, 1983.
Describes South African actions against Angola, including historic co-operation with the colonial Portuguese government, the "1975-76 invasion", bombing raids, border provocations, infantry attacks and artillery shelling, and continuing acts of agression from 1979 to 1981. Describes the context of South African aggression against the "frontline states", and co-operation between frontline states and national liberation movements, as well as United Nations Security Council condemnations of South African actions.
J.H. Proctor (ed) The Cell System of the Tanganyika African National Union, Dar es Salaam : Tanzania Pub. House, 1971.
A collection of reports, originally written by third year students in the Department of Political Science at the University College, Dar es Salaam, on the ten-house cell structure of the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU). Chapters include: Building party cells in Tanzania; TANU cells: organs of one-party democratic socialism; Cells at work in Iramba; Cells in Dar es Salaam and Bukoba; Cell leaders in Mbulumbulu and the problems of effectiveness; and the operation of TANU cells in Iringa.
Un an après la libération : 5 juin 1977-5 juin 1978 = One year after liberation : 5 June 1977-5 June 1978, [Victoria : Dept. of Administration and Information, Office of the President, Govt. of Seychelles, 1978?]
In English and French, this publication celebrates a year of independence in the Seychelles, and includes: Address by President Rene on Liberation Day 1978; To the heroes... and to the future (speech by President Rene); The aim is food self-sufficiency (speech by Minister of Agriculture and Land Use, Dr Maxime Ferrari); Seychelles development strategy; and photographs of the Liberation Day Parade.
Whose Rubicon? : report of a visit to South Africa by representatives of the British Churches, London : British Council of Churches in association with the Catholic Institute for International Relations, 1986.
Reports on a visit to South Africa in 1985, with chapters on the perception of Urban Blacks; Black views of white attitudes; Political considerations; and Economic factors; as well as reporting on the churches in South Africa, and suggesting tasks for the British Churches in support of the "oppressed black majority". Includes discussion of disinvestment.
Frank Chicane, The Church's Prophetic Witness against the Apartheid System in South Africa (25th February-8th April 1988), Johannesburg : South African Council of Churches, [1988?]
Describes actions by the South African church , after the banning of a number of non-violent and peaceful organisations, severe restictions on the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the Banning of 18 respected leaders of the Black community in the 24th of February 1988. Church leaders took part in a series of actions including statements, a march to parliament, meetings and letters, which are described in this book as well as South African government reaction. Appendices include copies of the Statement, Call to Action and letters to and from the government.
Monday, 2 August 2010
New Books - New Zealand
Our regular new books lists are still on hold while we work out a better way to produce these. In the meantime, here's a selection of books hot from our cataloguer's shelves and now available on open access in the Commonwealth Studies collection. These are all published in New Zealand (as I was there this time last year) by the Victoria University Press:
Richard Boast and Richard S. Hill (eds) Raupatu: The Confiscation of Maori Land, Wellington: Victoria University Press, 2009.
The confiscation of Maori land in the Waikato, Taranaki and in other regions by the state in 19th century New Zealand was a "revolutionary and complex process that continues to echo down to the present day". The book collects essays based on a conference hosted by the Stout Centre at Victoria University of Wellington in 2008. The contributors consider a range of issues and perspectives, setting the confiscation of Maori land into its broader political,. legal and imperial contexts.
Richard S. Hill, Maori and the State. Crown-Maori Relations in New Zelaand/Aotearoa, 1950-2000, Wellington: Victoria University Press, 2009.
A companion volume to the author's State Authority, Indigenous Autonomy, which covered Crown-Maori relations in the first half of tweentieth century New Zealand, this book focuses on a complex series of interactions between the principle institutions of both state and Maori people. The book analyses Maori aspirations in terms of the longstanding quest for Crown recognition of rangatiratanga, and in doing so examines both continuities and changes, paying special attention to the impacts of post-WW2 migration by Maori to large towns and cities. It charts a period in which the official state policy of assimilation was superceded (under pressure) by a policy of biculturalism.
Stephen Levine and Nigel S. Roberts (eds) Key to Victory. The New Zealand General Election of 2008, Wellington: Victoria University Press, 2010.
A series of insiders’ views on New Zealand's most recent general election, this record shows how the National Party's John Key became the country's 38th Prime Minister. Accounts from politicians and media personalities describe the details of the successful campaign, with insightful observations from members of Parliament, academic commentators, and political columnists. A DVD included contains excerpts from televised party leaders’ debates, their opening night campaign addresses, and other campaign advertising.
Stephen Levine (ed) Pacific Ways. Government and Politics in the Pacific Islands, Wellington: Victoria University Press, 2009.
Contains expert chapters on each Pacific Island state and territory, discussing its historical background and colonial experience, its constitutional framework, political institutions, political parties, elections and electoral systems, and "problems and prospects". Countries included are: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, Rapa Nui/Easter Island, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna, as well as a useful chapter on regional political institutions and transitions.
Richard Boast and Richard S. Hill (eds) Raupatu: The Confiscation of Maori Land, Wellington: Victoria University Press, 2009.
The confiscation of Maori land in the Waikato, Taranaki and in other regions by the state in 19th century New Zealand was a "revolutionary and complex process that continues to echo down to the present day". The book collects essays based on a conference hosted by the Stout Centre at Victoria University of Wellington in 2008. The contributors consider a range of issues and perspectives, setting the confiscation of Maori land into its broader political,. legal and imperial contexts.
Richard S. Hill, Maori and the State. Crown-Maori Relations in New Zelaand/Aotearoa, 1950-2000, Wellington: Victoria University Press, 2009.
A companion volume to the author's State Authority, Indigenous Autonomy, which covered Crown-Maori relations in the first half of tweentieth century New Zealand, this book focuses on a complex series of interactions between the principle institutions of both state and Maori people. The book analyses Maori aspirations in terms of the longstanding quest for Crown recognition of rangatiratanga, and in doing so examines both continuities and changes, paying special attention to the impacts of post-WW2 migration by Maori to large towns and cities. It charts a period in which the official state policy of assimilation was superceded (under pressure) by a policy of biculturalism.
Stephen Levine and Nigel S. Roberts (eds) Key to Victory. The New Zealand General Election of 2008, Wellington: Victoria University Press, 2010.
A series of insiders’ views on New Zealand's most recent general election, this record shows how the National Party's John Key became the country's 38th Prime Minister. Accounts from politicians and media personalities describe the details of the successful campaign, with insightful observations from members of Parliament, academic commentators, and political columnists. A DVD included contains excerpts from televised party leaders’ debates, their opening night campaign addresses, and other campaign advertising.
Stephen Levine (ed) Pacific Ways. Government and Politics in the Pacific Islands, Wellington: Victoria University Press, 2009.
Contains expert chapters on each Pacific Island state and territory, discussing its historical background and colonial experience, its constitutional framework, political institutions, political parties, elections and electoral systems, and "problems and prospects". Countries included are: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, Rapa Nui/Easter Island, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna, as well as a useful chapter on regional political institutions and transitions.
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