During the 19th Century the Native Hawaiian population was being decimated by the introduction of foreign diseases. This book follows the histories of four philanthropic projects created by Kings and Queens of Hawaii. The political-economic and social contexts of the 19th and 20th centuries are outlined. Issues such as globalization, the privitization of real property, changes in laws, and demographic changes in Hawaii are discussed. How have Native Hawaiians fared since the end of the 18th century?
During the 19th Century the Native Hawaiian population was being decimated by the introduction of foreign diseases. This book follows the histories of...
How do we find truth? How reliable is our knowledge? What is justice? How completely can we know ourselves? How can we justify our actions? These are among the questions that this book begins to address. The author's primary purpose is to provide a series of musings that the reader might entertain as having a bearing on the topics discussed.
How do we find truth? How reliable is our knowledge? What is justice? How completely can we know ourselves? How can we justify our actions? These are ...
