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A fascinating, comprehensive history of French colonialism After Moruroa looks at the history of French colonialism in the Pacificfrom the French Revolution to the Matignon Accords in New Caledonia and the end of nuclear testing at Moruroa and Fangataufa atolls. What is the future for Frances Pacific colonies? As France integrates further with the European Union, can it retain ties with Pacific islands on the other side of the world? How will political changes in New Caledonia and a growing independence movement in French Polynesia impact on Paris? Nic Maclellan and Jean Chesneaux review the social, cultural, political and environmental impact of Frances presence in the region. They document French policy over two centuries, drawing on sources from Europe, Australia and the Pacific. With Frances Grand Design for the Pacific under challenge today, this authoritative study looks at the future for the South Pacificafter Moruroa. Nic Maclellan has worked as a journalist, researcher and community development worker in the Pacific islands. He currently works with the Pacific Concerns Resource Centre (PCRC) in Suva, Fiji. He has written widely on development, environment and disarma

Author

Maclellan, Nic; Chesneaux, Jean

Publisher

Ocean Press (AU)

Published

1998

Language

EN

ISBN

9781876175054