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This volume presents detailed analyses of the accommodations between chiefs and states in 13 Pacific societies. In some states, traditional perquisites and political authority have overlapped so that the state is a contemporary form of chiefdom. Elsewhere, chiefs operate as a mechanism of local accommodation to centralized state authority, facilitating state operations in the local community. This text is concerned with the renewed significance of chiefs, and considers how the discussions and disagreements that surround them are a vital part of debates about identity and power in the Pacific today. In some cases, these debates produce calls for the revitalization and reempowerment of chiefs; in others, they spark attempts to constrict or otherwise regulate their powers. Pacific societies examined are: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Rotuma, Solomon Islands, Tana Toraja, Tonga, Vanuatu, Western Samoa, and New Zealand.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Chiefs Today - East-West Center'? A: The book analyzes the relationships between chiefs and states in 13 Pacific societies, exploring how traditional authority interacts with contemporary governance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Chiefs Today - East-West Center' is Dr. Geoffrey M. White.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers topics such as the role of chiefs in local communities, debates about identity and power in the Pacific, and the dynamics of state authority.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has a total of 366 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Chiefs Today - East-West Center' published? A: The book was published on August 31, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What is the significance of the chiefs discussed in the book? A: The chiefs are significant as they represent traditional authority and cultural identity, influencing local governance and community dynamics.
- Q: In which regions are the Pacific societies examined in this book? A: The book examines societies from the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Rotuma, Solomon Islands, Tana Toraja, Tonga, Vanuatu, Western Samoa, and New Zealand.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on the revitalization of chiefs? A: Yes, the book discusses both calls for revitalization and the regulation of chiefs' powers in various contexts.