The Pacific

ISBN-13: 9780415851312 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 272 str.

Donald B. Freeman

Opis

Donald Freeman explores the place of the Pacific Ocean in human history, drawing together the physical, economic, cultural and political history of the Pacific Area, from prehistory through to the present day.

Recenzje

'In straightforward fashion, Freeman presents a cornucopia of information, much of it well known but not as handily available as he makes it here.' CHOICE (Recommended title)

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Comprehending the Pacific: Environmental Influences and Effects  2. Peopling the Pacific: from Prehistory to the First European Incursions  3. Claiming the Pacific: European Exploration and Annexation  4. Encompassing the Pacific: Revolutions in Transport, Navigation and Chart-Making  5. Exploiting Pacific Resources  6. Contesting the Pacific: Military Activity, Colonial Struggle and Imperial Competition  7. Picturing the Pacific: The Ocean Hemisphere in Art, Literature and Film  8. Developing the Pacific: Political Independence, Economic Advancement, and Environmental Protection.  Conclusion.  Selected Bibliography

O autorze

Donald B. Freeman is Emeritus Professor of Geography, York University, Canada. His research interests include the historical geography of trade and development in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. His books include The Straits of Malacca: Gateway or Gauntlet?(2003).