Life in the Republic of the Marshall IslandsAnono Lieom Loeak, Veronica C. Kiluwe, Linda Crowl "A joint publication with the USP Centre in Majuro, this book recounts peopleOs experiences and reflections on life in their country. Among the accounts are chapters dealing with specific legends and traditions, memories of growing up in the Marshals, and more contemporary issues such as off-island adoption and the ongoing struggle of Rongelap survivors."--Publisher's description. |
Contents
Foreword | 10 |
Bwebwenato Legends | 31 |
Mokwan ak Jããnkun Preserved Pandanus | 41 |
Mantin Ajiri Childrens Customs | 51 |
Baby Business for Agencies | 57 |
Kwo kee Ñan am Detake Ian? | 72 |
Kõra in Jiban Lolorjake Ejmour | 96 |
The Legal Profession | 133 |
Island Girl | 149 |
We Are the Land the Land Is | 180 |
Waan Aelon in Majol Canoes | 195 |
Navigating Change with a Wellbuilt Canoe | 226 |
Chronology | 234 |
Acronyms | 242 |
Index | 248 |
Heartbeat of the Marshalls | 143 |
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