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Author Fisher, Denise, author.

Title France in the South Pacific : power and politics / Denise Fisher.

Publication Info. Acton, A.C.T. : ANU E Press, 2013.

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Description 1 online resource
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Physical Medium polychrome
Series Free online access ; OAPEN.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Contents The French pacific presence to World War II -- France manages independence demands and nuclear testing 1945-1990s -- Regional diplomatic offensive 1980s-1990s -- New Caledonia: implementation of the Noumea Accord and political evolution from 1998 -- French Polynesia; autonomy or independence? -- France's engagement in the region from the 1990s: France, its collectivities, the European Union and the region -- French motivations in the Pacific -- Frances' future role in the region -- Appendix 1. Wording of Noumea Accord and 1999 Organic Law on Restricted Electorates -- Appendix 2. Principal statutory measures and proposals: New Caledonia and French Polynesia.
Preliminary pages; Acknowledgements ; List of maps, figures and tables; Glossary and acronyms; Maps; Introduction ; Part I -- France in the Pacific to the 1990s; 1. The French Pacific presence to World War II; 2. France manages independence demands and nuclear testing 1945-1990s; 3. Regional diplomatic offensive 1980s-1990s; Part II -- France in the Pacific: 1990s to present; 4. New Caledonia: Implementation of the Noumea Accord and political evolution from 1998; 5. French Polynesia: Autonomy or independence?
6. France's engagement in the region from the 1990s: France, its collectivities, the European UnionPart III -- France in the Pacific:Present and future; 7. French motivations in the Pacific; 8. France's future role in the region ; Appendix 1. Wording of Noumea Accord and 1999 Organic Law on Restricted Electorates; Appendix 2. Principal statutory measures and proposals: New Caledonia and French Polynesia ; References and bibliography.
Summary Combining historical background with political and economic analysis, this comprehensive study offers vital insight into the intricate history - and problematic future - of several of Australia's key neighbours in the Pacific and to the priorities and options of the European country that still rules them.
Local Note JSTOR Books at JSTOR Open Access
Language English.
Subject France -- Foreign relations -- Oceania.
France.
International relations.
Oceania.
Oceania -- Foreign relations -- France.
Oceania Region.
France -- Foreign relations -- New Caledonia.
New Caledonia.
New Caledonia -- Foreign relations -- France.
Indexed Term pacific region.
french colonial history.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Fisher, Denise. France in the South Pacific 9781922144942 (OCoLC)830324804
ISBN 9781922144959 (electronic book)
1922144959 (electronic book)
1922144940
9781922144942
Standard No. 10.26530/OAPEN_459945