Development and Poverty in the Pacific

by Clement A. Tisdell

Far from being an island paradise, the fledgling nations of the Pacific are now among the world's poorest and this study of their plight comes from a respected and prolific writer. Governments of Pacific islands have been in denial about the gross social inequality and poverty in their nations and this work may come as a shock to some readers. This is clearly a major contribution to the discussion of future policy directions to be taken in order for the Pacific islands to develop and prosper in the future.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published May 7, 2009