Samoa

"Through text and picture Samoa: Pacific Pride explores the origin of the land and its people, the fauna & flora, climate, agriculture and food. It examines the effects of natural disasters such as cyclones & pests and highlights conservation needs. Village life is explained in detail - the protocols, spirituality and religious beliefs of the people, together with their traditional ceremonies and arts - such as the kava and tattoo - and how they enjoy themselves through recreation and sport. It recounts historical events from mythological time to European contact, the internal conflicts and a fight for freedom which sets the background to the emergence of two political states - independent Samoa and American Samoa. Issues of statehood covered include politics, the economy, health, education, industry, communications and tourism."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved