Hawai'i: Eight Hundred Years of Political and Economic Change
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The book explores the economic history of Hawai'i from the first Polynesian settlements in 1200 to contemporary times, emphasizing the unique political and economic institutions that developed during its centuries of isolation. Through recent archaeological and historical research, it reveals how these institutions enabled a rich society to thrive despite US colonization and annexation. The narrative provides valuable insights into economic evolution, political structures, and the rights of native Hawaiians, making it a significant study of adaptation in a global context.
