Written by the leading authorities on the plant diversity and ecology of the Pacific islands, this book is a magisterial synthesis of the vegetation and landsca

The Pacific is the last major world region to be discovered by humans. Although small in total land area, its numerous islands and archipelagoes with their star

An encyclopaedia of information on major aspects of Pacific life, including the physical environment, peoples, history, politics, economy, society and culture.

The Pacific is not only the world’s largest body of water; its vast expanse also includes an extraordinary number and diversity of oceanic islands, from Palau

Academic survey of the Pacific Islands. Includes maps, photographs, tables, diagrams, atlas, and detailed index.