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AUTHOR Goetzfridt, Nicholas J.; Goniwiecha, Mark C. TITLE and Reference Sources. REPORT NO ISSN-0387-4745 PUB DATE Jan 93 NOTE 21p. AVAILABLE FROM Pacific Society, Apt. 3rd floor, 4-15-29, Mita, Minato-ku, Toyko 108, ($20 US). PUB TYPE Reference Materials Bibliographies (131) Journal Articles (080) JOURNAL CIT Journal of the Pacific Society; v15 n4 p9-28 Jan 1993

EDRS PRICE MFOI/PC01 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Annotated Bibliographies; Foreign Countries; *Foreign Culture; *Geography; *International Studies; Multicultural Education; Printed Materials; Reference Materials; *Regional Characteristics; Resource Materials; Resources IDENTIFIERS *Guam; *Micronesia

ABSTRACT This article lists reference sources for studying Guam and Micronesia. The entries are arranged alphabetically by main entry within each section in the categories of:(1) bibliographical works;(2) travel and guide books;(3) handbooks and surveys; (4) dictionaries;(5) yearbooks;(6) periodical and newspaper publications; and (7) audiovisual resources. Each entry gives complete bibliographical reference information. The works listed here fill what would otherwise be a significant bibliographic gap and help to define the rich cultural heritage in a part of the Pacific Ocean increasingly affected by the pressures of a shrinking world. (EH)

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had been undertaken in Micronesia before 1970.1

INTRODUCTION Serious work and subsequent rehashing of theories If one were to compare the longevity of scholarly on the settlement of the Pacific and on cultural/anthro- and popular interest and research on the vast pological issues was underway by the early twentieth Micronesian region in the Western Pacific and the even century in . more extensive South Pacific region of Polynesia, one European romantic images of the "South Seas" (of would easily find that the latter has received much more which Micronesia was automatically considered a part attention. of even though it is far to the west and north of the Such is evident in Pacific-wide bibliographies and Equator) and descriptions of the "noble savage" in Tahiti from thc fact that Micronesian archaeology is only now and elsewhere certainly spawned increased attention beginning to piece together the hints of Micronesia's toward the South Pacific. prehistoric migration and settlement patterns. The march of foreigncolonialiststhrough It wasn't until September 1987 that the first inter- Micronesia with its over 2,100 islands and during national conference on Micronesian archaeology and the past 450 years and the political consequences during physical anthropology was convened with the majority the currentcentury of power changes between Ger- of papers presented by Americans or scholars trained many, Japan and the United Statesinparticular in the who have been able to take ad- have probably had the strongest impact on the degree vantage of increased research funding during the past to which Micronesia received some semblance of 15 years consistent study and consideration Fewer than 30 exploratory archaeological projects

* ** Nick Goetzfridt is associate professor of library science and Mark Goniwiecha is assistant professor of library science at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Library, University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam 96923. I) 4,,)) BEST COPY AVAILABLE (10) 117 1:sr.ir'7:';';;,,!: 1993 1 Ji 7,41 57 (T, 15 ):.fg,41 4

Certain islands such as Guam and held more in C.R.H. Taylor's far more comprehensive Pacific bib- commercial, strategic and political value and conse- liography. quently received more early study and documentation Among the most important of these now out-of-print than did others. bibliographic sources on the Micronesian region is Following World War II, a war during which the Taylor'sA Pacific Bibliography: Printed Matter United States ended all Japanese control of Micronesia, Relating to the Peoples of Polynesia, and regulations were initiated by the United States to pre- Micronesia(2nd edition. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1965) vent Micronesians from being exploited by outside which was first published by the Polynesian Society investors while strategic military bases in the Marianas (, ) in 1951. and the were developed and military This tome's extensive nature, which encompasses interests restricted travel in the region. works of many languages regardless of age, offers over It was not until 1975 that archaeological research fifty pages of ethnographical references without which efforts on Micronesian origins increased dramatically any reasonably detailed study of Micronesian culture with early archaeological reconstructions placing and history would be compromised. "Micronesians firmly in the path of the Polynesian Of course given the unmistakable experience ofac- migrations."' culturation Micronesian island societies have known Discussion and interaction among scholars re- during the past twenty years or so, the timeliness of searching the multi-dimentional facets of Micronesian works on the region naturally dictates the periodic history and culture have also increased enormously. creation of bibliographies and reference works with Although long since out-of-print, Iluzio Utinomi's different fields of concentration. 1944 Bibliographia Micronesica: Scientiae Natant/is Although some current in-print reference sources are etCultus(revised in 1952 by 0.A. Bushnell and pub- dedicated solely to the b:Aicronesian islands, it is im- lished asBibliography of Micronesiaby the University portant for researchers to recognize the fact that the of Press, ) is of considerable sig- focus of creative and scholarly works on the Pacific nificance as a comprehensive bibliography of almost four are not necessarily determined by the cultural groups thousand Japanese and other Oriental science related of Micronesia, Polynesia and Melanesia that the Pacific works on Niicronesia and whose published copies were is divided into by lines on a map. nearly all destroyed during the bombing of Tokyo in It would be erroneous to consider studies on Pacific the last few months of thewar. origins, for example, from an isolated position justas Sachiko Hatanaka'sA Bibliography of Micronesia it would be an oversight to ignore a bibliographic section Compiled from Japanese Publication [rid 1915-1945 on the Pacific in general since there are issues and topics (Research Institute for Oriental Cultures, Gakushuin which can be approached from a Pacific-wideperspec- University, 1977) is based upon Uchinomi's work and tive and which may involve Micronesia in the process. covers Japanese studies on the natural and social sci- Although not reference books, there are several ences in Micronesia with English translated entries and comprehensive, historical monographs on the region each work's location in over 80 Japanese and foreign whose unparalleled nature makes them particularly libraries. worth mentioning as important, well researchedsources Stephen C. Woodworth's 218 pageNavigating on the overall cultural heritage of Micronesia. the Micronesian Culture Area: A Guide to Source These include Francis X. Hezel'sThe First Taint Materials (Saipan: I listoric Pre,ervation Office, 1980) of Civilization: A History of the Caroline and Marshall concentrates on pmminent sources on Micronesian his- Islands in Pre-Colonial Days, 1521-1885(Honolulu: tory, archaeology, anthropology and related areas with University of Hawaii Press, 1983. $30.00), David detailed bibliographic essays on each Nlicronesian Ilanlon'sUpon a Stone Altar: A History of the Island political entity preceeding the main bibliography. of to1890 (Honolulu: University of Hawaii Many of these sources could of course also be tracei Press, 1988. $32.()0), Pedro C. Sanchez's generously il- lournal of The Pacific Society / January1993 ,1 Na 57 (Vol. 15,Na 4 ) (11) 116 lustratedGuahanIGuam: A History of Our Island related disciplines" in the Micronesian region. (Agana, Guam: Sanchez Publishing House, 1988) which There are numerous checklists of Micronesian flora isan updated revision of Paul Carano andPedro C. and marine life throughout the life span ofMicronesica Sanchez's 1964A Complete HLstory of Guam(Rutland, with a large number of them appearing in volumes 3, VT: Charles E. Tuttle Company) and Mark R. Peattie's 4, 11 and 12. (See the entry forMicronesicain the Nan'yo: The Rise and Fall of the Japanese in "Periodical and Newspaper Publications" section.) Micronesia, 1885-1945(Honolulu: University of Ha- The reference sources which follow are presented waii Press, 1987. $30.00). in the following categofies, with entries arranged al- Sanchez's work is available for $39.95 plus $5.45 phabetically by main entry within each section: biblio- airmail postage from Faith Bookstore (105 Agana graphical works; travel and guide books: handbooks and Shopping Center, Agana, Guam 96910). surveys; dictionaries; yearbooks; periodical and news- Also of interest may be Michiko Aoyagi'sIslanders paper publications; and audiovisual resources. and Their Outside World: A Report of the Cultural An- Each entry gives complete bibliographical reference, thropological Research in the of including author(s) and title, series title (if appropriate), Micronesia in 1980-1981(Tokyo: Committee for imprint (place, publisher and date of publication), price, Micronesian Research, St. Paul's (Rikkyo] University, number of pages, and ISBN. Also, the address the 1982), and several short monographic works by Jun publisher or distributor is included. Takayama and colleagues, suchas Archaeology on These works are important not oily because they in the (Hiratsuka City, Japan: Tokai serve to fill what would otherwise oe a large gap in University, 1971) andReconnaissance Archaeological bibliographic terms but also becau.tf ineir function Survey in the Lower Mortlocks, Truk State(Nara City, in helping to define the rich cultural heritage in a part Japan: Tezukayama University, 1980). of the Pacific Ocean that is increasit,sly affected by the pressures of a shrinking world. The following English language, in-print reference sources which cover the Micronesian regioninclude several locally produced works with purchasing infor- References mation and selected "checklists" and bibliographies from 1. Rosalind L. Hunter-Anderson and Michael W. Micronesica: A Journal of the University of Guam Graves. "Coming from Where? An Introduction to which. since 1964, has provided an important forum for Recent Advances in Micronesian Archaeology." research in the fields of "physical andsocial anthropol- Micronesica(Supplement No. 2): 6, 1990. ogy, archaeology, linguistics and ethnology;systematic 2. Ibid., 7. and ecological botany and zoology, marine sciences and

BIBLIOGRAPHICAL WORKS

Berg, Mark I.Chronological List of Books and Ar- (HRAF) attempts to improve access to such materials ticles on German Micronesia in the HRAF Transla- on cultural elements throughout Micronesia.Such el- tions.(MARC Working Papers #43) Mangilao, Guam: ements include legends, general social customs, religion, Micronesian Area Research Center, University of Guam, indigenous medicine, social structure, tatooing, housing, 1984. $4 10. 21p. Available from: Micronesian Area food and numerous others. Research Center, University of Guam, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. Case, Charles W.A Bibliography of Energy Literature This chronological list of books and articles on the for U.S. Micronesia and American .(MARC German era and influence on Micronesia from 1886 to BibliographySeriesNo.3) Mangilao, Guam: 1938 translated in the Human Relations Area Files Micronesian Area Research Center, University of Guam,

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1986. $5.00. 52p. Available from: Micronesian area indexed in terms of Historic Period (Early Period - Research Center, UOG Station, Mangi I ao, Guam 96923. Before 1885, Spanish Period 1885-1899, German Pe- This unannotated bibliography is an attempt to or- riod 1900-1910, Japanese Period 1911-1945 and the ganize citations to scattered literature concerned with American Period 1945 to present), types of documents energy management and conversion systems which make (government, scientific, missionary, etc.) and Topic. use of "indigenous, renewable resources" to meet criti- Topics in the index include culture, explorers, flora. cal energy needs in the Western Pacific and American history, language, whalers and traders. The location of Samoa. each of the 507 documents included in this bibliogra- Most papers, reports and articles originate from or phy is also noted. deal specificially with these islands. Divided into sec- tions on General Literature and Technology Literature, Fry, Gerald W. and Rufino Mauricio. Pacific Basic and Case's work is further subdivided with the following . (World Bibliographical Series Volume 70) subjects making up the Technology Literature section: Oxfe-d: CLIO Press, 1987. $55.00. 468p. ISBN 1- Aquaculture, Biomass, ConservationandDesign, 85109-015-0. Available from: ABC-Clio. P.O. Box Education and Technology Transfer, Hydroelectric, 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116. Ocean Energy. Photovoltaics, Power Production and In this annotated survey of literature on the Pacific . Analysis, Water Supply and miscellaneous technolo- Basin and Oceania region (with an exclusion of ma- gies. terial on , New Zealand, , Thailand, Case acknowledges that many papers included in this Mala)sia, Japan, Taiwan, the , Indonesia, bibliography may now be difficult to find and includes Singapore, and because of the a reader response form for submitting information which inclusion in other CLIO Press bibliographies), Fry and may subsequently lead to a more complete work. Mauricio focus on published books, monographs and some recent journal articles which deal with the social Driver. Marjorie G., translator. Documents Relating to science:, humanities and natural sciences. One section Micronesia. Mangilao, Guam: Micronesian Area Re- is de .oted to elective material on the islands of search Center. University of Guam, 1979. $24.60. 226p. Micronesia concerned with social, political, cultural and Available from: Micronesian Area Research Center, historical issues and topics as well as a few items on UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. nature and wildlife for each of the Micronesian politi- This compilation of translations of original docu- cal entities. ments housed in the Archivo General de la Nacion, The book's main bibliographic section is preceded are primarily royal decrees issued by Queen by a twenty page discussion on historical and cultural Mariana and King Charles II between 1671 and 1723 issues with a somewhat larger emphasis on the economic which discuss difficulties faced by the early missionary and political issues inherent in the emerging prominence efforts of Father Diego I,uis de Sanvitores in the of the Pacific on the world stage. Mariana Islands. Included in the introductory notes is This1,178 annotated entry bibliography includes a list of volumes ofthemicrofilmed copies of the a ery detailed, alphabetical index of authors, publication Royal Decrees in relation to the numbered, original titles and subjects and is followed by a map of the documents in the Archivo General de la Nacion. Pacific Basin and Oceania.

Falgout, Suzanne. Pohnpei Bibliography. (MAR(' Goetzfridt, Nicholas. An Annotated Bibliography on Working Papers #47) Mangilao. Guam: Micronesian ESL and Bilingual Education in Guam and Other Area Research Center, University of Guam, 1986 58 70. Areas of Micronesia. Mangilao, Guam: Project BEAM, 67p. Available from: Micronesian Area Research Cen- University of Guam, 1988. 112p. Available from: ter, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. Educational Resources Information Center. Document This first comprehensive bibliography on the island Reproduction Service, 7420 Fullerton Road, Suite 110, of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia is Springfield, VA 22153-2852. Cite ED 299832 Journal of The Pacific Societ yJanuary1993 / Nu 57 (Vol. 15, No. ) (13) 114

Designed as a comprehensive compilation of ma- noninstrumental navigation in Micronesia (particularly terial concerned with theoretical and pedagogical ele- by navigators from Satawal and Polowat Islands) has ments of English as a second language and the design drawn increasing attention from relatively recent schol- and implementation of bilingual education strategies and arship is reflected in both the Pacific, General and programs in the Micronesian region, this bibliography Micronesia sections. in some instances reflects changes in bilingualism and/ Terms used to index annotations include methods or bilingual education over the years in Micronesia. for determining position and direction at sea using stars, Inconsistencies in U.S. education policies, particu- swells and other natural signs, expanding a land target larly in relation to the teaching of English in Micronesian area by observing birds, wave patterns, clouds, societies and the extent to which efforts were made to phosphoresence and other phenomena, indigenous tra- maintain vernacular languages are also reflected in many ditions, specialized components of current indigenous of these documents. navigational systems, canoe construction/performance Documents (which do not include curriculum ma- and early European observations of them and numerous terials) also reflect current efforts to maintain and other terms. strengthen indigenous languages while improving En- Includes a map of the Pacific. glish language skills - efforts and studies undertaken to a large extent by indigenous educators. This work Goetzfridt, Nicholas J. and Mark C. Goniwiecha. "Lan- also emphasizes the distinction that needs to be made guage Dictionaries and Grammars of Guam and between the use of American standards, tests and tech- Micronesia." RSR (Reference Services Review) 18(1): niques and their possible problematic applications to 17-30, 38, 1990. This issue available for $17.00 from: Micronesia. A detailed subject index is included. Pierian Press, P.O. Box 1808, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. This annotated bibliography of current in-print Goetzfridt, Nicholas J. Indigenous Navigation and grammars and dictionaries of Micronesia also provides Voyaging in the Pacific: A Reference Guide. Westport, an overview of Micronesian history and languages; CT: Greenwood Press, 1992. $55.00. 320p. ISBN 0- particularly in relation to the impact of colonial powers 313-27739-7. Available from: Greenwood Press, Box on language as well as language preservation efforts in- 5007, Westport, CT 06881. cluding the development of orthographies, grammars This comprehensive annotated bibliography on lit- and dictionaries for many of the region's fifteen erature from the 19th and 20th centuries concerned with distinct languages. Basic elements of Micronesian noninstrumental navigational systems in the Pacific and linguistics are noted in the introduction and their theories related to the ability or inability of early Pacific specific use in the annotated items which follow. islanders to control their exploratory and settlement Divided into specific languages of Micronesia in- voyages also includes an author index and detailed cluding Chamorro, Saipan Carolinian, Kosraean, geographic and subject vaciexes. Marshallese, Yapese and several others, annotations The 694 entries primarily concerned with journal of in-printdictionaries and grammars emphasize articles and monographs in various languages on the overall language coverage, special features, ordering subject are divided geographically into Pacific, General; information and price. Polynesia; Micronesia; and Melanesia sec'ions. Besides a map of the islands of the Western Pacific The author's introduction provides a survey of lit- and Micronesia and another showing divisions of erature which furnishes access to numerous early Micronesian states is a numerical table illustrating the European observations and references to ind.genous number of in-print, out-of-print and forthcoming dic- voyaging during the early European contact period as tionaries and grammars of Micronesian languages. well as primary material concerned with the early The approximate number of speakers of each lan- discovery and settlement of New Zealand by eastern guage, which ranges from the 62,000 speakersof Polynesians. Kinbati to I50 speakers of Sonsorolese, is also included. The fact that the existing systems of indigenous, (II) 113 .&`11:(ri:!L'2.,;.L 1993 'IF 111 M 57 CO 15 A, T*, 4

Goetzfridt, Nicholas J. and William L. Wuerch. The relatively brief section on Micronesian art and Micronesia 1975-1987: A Social Science Bibliography. the numerous relevant items in the Cross-Region Sec- (Bibliographies and Indexes in Anthropology, Number tion of this bibliography, containing 6,650 unannotated 5) Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1989. $39.95. 194p. entries, are nevertheless important because of this work's ISBN 0-313-26852-5. Available from: Greenwood Press, comprehensive coverage of Pacific Island art. Much of Box 5007, Westport, CT 06881. the Cross-Region material is Pacific-wide based and This bibliography wh;ch encompasses material con- subsequently involves Micronesian art in the process. cerned with cultural aspects of Micronesian peoples and Polynesian art received the first and most promi- related issues during this twelve year period includes nent coverage by early European scholars with the a detailed geographic index providing access to sub- Polynesian section reflecting some of that reality. Also jects dealing with specificislands and a subject included is an extensive coverage of Melanesian and index providing access to islands in relation to these Australian indigenous aft Includes personal name, title subjects. The 1,849 entries in the main bibliography and subject indexes. Also includes a list of sale cata- arelistedalphabet: :allyby author and do not logues. encompass material on physical sciences unless related to the social sciences in Micronesia. Haynes. Douglas and William Wuerch. Micronesian Works in this bibliography cover numerous subject Folklore and Indigenous Religions: An Annotated areas including acculturation, anthropology, archaeol- Bibliography. New York: Garland Publishing, in press, ogy,art, demography, education, folklore, history, publication expected late 1992. language, political and social organization, women and several others. Includes a map of the states of Micronesia Jackson, Miles M., et al. Pacific Island Studies: A and an insert map illustrating the geographic location Survey of the Literature. (Bibliographies and Indexes of Micronesia in relation to and the Americas. in Sociology, Number 7) New York: Greenwood Press, 1986. $46.95. 256p. ISBN 0-313-23528-7. Available Goniwiecha, Mark C. and Chih Wang. "Guam in U.S. from: Greenwood Press, Box 5007, Westport, CT 06881. Government Publications," Government Publications Divided into geographic sections for Polynesia (with Review (New York: Pergamon Press), in press, a separate section for Ilawari), Micronesia, Melanesia forthcomingin1992orlaterissue.Individual and Australia (focusing on aboriginal studies), this issue available(write for price)from:Pergamon unannotated "concise synthesis of the significant litera- Press,JournalsDiv.,MaxwellHouse,Fairview ture" in the social sciences includes bibliographic es- Park, Elmsford, NY 10523. says preceding each regional bibliography. This study identifies and describes more than 100 The bibliographic essay on Micronesia is subdivided documents about the Territory of Guam published by in terms of colonial eras, types of source material and a variety of U.S. government agencies since 1980 The geographic divisions. The book's index includes author work is intended to contribute to a broader awareness names as well as subject terms which arc further di- of sources available concerning this island paradise vided by islands and arch,pelagoes. Annotated references are listed in five categories. monographs and reports; legislation, census data, Johnston, Emilie G and A.I.. Williams Bibliography statistics, and surveys;journalarticles; and for Social Baseline Study for the Island of Guam. maps and videos (MARC Working Papers #3) Mangilao, Guam: Nlicronesian Area Research Center, liniversity of Guam, lanson. Louise a tid F Allan llanson The Art of 1979. $13.30. 113p Available from: Micronesian Arca Oceania: A Bibliography. Boston, MA: G K Hall & Research Center, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. Company, 1984 $75.00. 557p ISI3N 0-8161-8645-6. This alphabetically arranged bibliography produced Available from. G K Ilall & Co, 70 Lincoln St , as "part of a social baseline study for harbors and rivers Boston, MA 0211 I in the Territory of Guam" is concerned with related Journal of The Pacific Society January 1993 Na 57 (Vol. 15,Na 4 ) (15) 112 material on family and community, education, govern- The book's "Guide to Topics and Areas" index is ment and civic activity; cultural resources and land use arranged by specific subject terms. Maps of each and ownership. Most of the journal articles, reports and Micronesian district conclude this work. monographs are available at the Micronesian Area Research Center. An index arranged by election dis- Nunn, G. Raymond.Asia and Oceania: A Guide to tricts of the island provides access to individual authors. Archival & Manuscript Sources in the United States. LondonandNewYork: MansellPublishing Johnston, Emilie G. and A.L. Williams.Bibliography Limited, 1985. $414.00. 5 volumes. 2,550p. ISBN Relative to the Development of Water Resources. Ter- 0-7201-1762-3. Availablefrom:'GaleResearch ritory of Guam.(MARC Bibliography Series #1) Inc., 835 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit, MI 48226. Mangilao, Guam: Micronesian Area Research Center, This coverage of United States archival holdings University of Guam, 1972. $1.50. 46p. Available from: concerning Asia and the Pacific islands provides an Micronesian Area Research Center, UOG Station. essential, comprehensive guide to manuscripts, photo- Mangilao, Guam 96923. graphs and other materials on numerous aspects Compiled for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, of Micronesian society and history including early Pacific Ocean Division, this bibliography on water re- religiousmissions, WorldWarII,economic sources topics and issues is indexed internally bysubject conditions and education. Entries are arranged by and several document location codes. Subjects include location with descriptions summarizing the navigation, flood control, water supplies,pollution, general contents and quantity of documents. power plants, recreation, beach and shore The fifth volume of this work provides a very protection as well as social, economic and environmen- extensive subject and geographic index to the first four tal factors. Many of the documents are indicated as being volumes. available at the Micronesian Area Research Center. Holdings at the National Archivejs prov'ide a major source of archival material(particuliarly in relation to Marshall, Mac and James D. Nason.Micronesia, 1944- U.S. influence in Micronesia) throlfgh the use of this 1975: A Bibliography of Anthropological and Related guide. A listing of repositories and source; consulted Source Materials.New Haven, CF: HRAF Press, 1975. for each volume is included. $25.00. 348p. ISBN 0-87536-215-X. Available from: HRAF Press. P.O. Box 2015 Yale Sta., New Haven, Rubinstein, Donald and Geoffrey White. "B bilography CT 06520. on Culture and Mental Health in the Pacific Islands." Focusing on significant anthropological literature on Micronesica19(112): 183-245, 1983. This issue is Micronesian island societies published since World available for $9.00 from: Graduate School 6: Research, War II, this bibliography of 1,900 sources includes University of Guam, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam material in related subject areas such as history, 96923. linguistics, sociology, art, folklore, political science With an alarming suicide rate in Micronesia (par- and psychology. ticularly among young Micronesian males), alcoholism Special features of this work include sonic cross and related problems, this Pacific-wide bibliography on references to related sources and reviews accompany- these subjects provides extensive access ta published ing some main entries, a list of serial publications con- works on alcohol and drug use, ethnopsrthiatry, law sulted o; cited, tables illustrating percentages of works and psychiatry, mental illness, mental health services published on specific regions of Micronesia, percent- in the l'acific, social change, suicide and violence. ages of published sources in relation to generalsubject The authors briefly discuss the inclusion and struc- areas, geographic codes attached to each entry and a ture of this bibliography in relation to research which list of islands and atolls that were not researched has revealed "distinctive sociocultural patterns" in anthropologically or linguistically during the 30 year specific at nsk age and sex groups. The bibliography time period covered by this bibliography is followed by a 13 page geographic index. (16) 111 1993 If 1j 57 `4- (V, 15 4 43-)

1991. Individual ist, te :-vailable for $10.00 from: Uni- Spaulding, Marc L. Social and Political Issues in versity of Hawaii Press, Journals Dept. 2840 Kolowalu Micronesia: A Bibliography of Literature: 1946-1986. St, Honolulu, HI 96822-1888. (MARC Working Papers #54) Mangilao, Guam- This article cites and describes more than 100 works Micronesian Area Research Center, University of Guam, concerning "American Micronesia" (all of Micronesia 1988. $6.50. 45p. Available from: Micronesian Area except Guam, and ) issued by a variety Research Center, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. of U.S. government departments since 1980. This alphabetically arranged bibliography withno The review includes annotated references to mate- index is composed largely of journal articles anda few rials about the new political units which evolved from books concerned with sociological issues in relationto the former U S. Trust Teri ;tory the Pacific Islands: the Micronesian region. Emphasis is placed on the de- the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana velopment, stratification and political sociologyareas. Islands, and the "freely associated states," the Feder- ated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Wang, Chih, Mark C. Goniwiecha and Karen NI. Marshall Islands, as. well as the Republic of , the Peacock. "Micronesia in US Government Publications," world's only remaining United Nation.; trusteeship. Contemporary Pacific: A Journal of Island Affairs Includes a map of Micronesian states. (Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press) 3(2): 423-446,

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Ashby, Gene. Pohnpei, An Island Argosy. Rev. ed. able from. Full Court Press, 511 , San Pohnpei. FSM and Eugene, : Rainy Day Press, Francisco, C'A 94107; and the Belau National Museum, 1989. $10.50. 317p. ISBN 0-931742-14-5. Available P.O. Box 666, Koror, PW 96940. from: Rainy Day Press, P.O. Box 574, , This guide to diving sites in the Palauor Belau FM 96941; and 1147 E. 26th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403. Islands 'with numerous colored photographsaccompa- This detailed guide and description of Pohnpet nying the narrative of each site also includes brief outlines the island's history, natural features, flora, fauna, sections on Palau's geography, culture, history, ship- government, economics and education and traditional wrecks, harzardous marine life (with photographs) culture as well as descriptions of Pohnpei's small, and helpful travel tips and tourist sites. Descriptions outlying islands with accompanying maps. The main of diving sites emphasize unique features, types of section of the guide is concluded by a section on primary undersea life (including sharks) often seen, currents sites of interest with a map of the Nan Madolruins, and other environmental conditions to be prepared an abandoned labyrinth of huge basalt slabs under for. Includes many full page, high quality colored construetion by at least 1200 A.D. with occupation in photographs of undersea life. Appendixes list hotels, the area dating to 2(X) B.C. and which represents the dive shops and suggested readings on the history, remnants of a society in a high walled community that environment and culture of Palau. took several centuries to build. The history of Pohnpet is divided into pre-history, Bendure, Glenda and Ned FriaryMicronesia A early European contact and colonial periods (Spanish, Travel Survival Kit. 2nd ed. Berkeley. Calif. and South ( iertnan, Japanese and American) with numerous inaps Yarra, Victoria, Australia. Lonely Planet Publications, and drawings throughout the book Subject index and 1992 260p 512.95. ISBN 0-86442-1 l 5-X. Available bibliography included. from- Lenely Planet Publications, limbareadero West, 155 Filbert St., Suite 251. Oakland, CA 94607. Ilarbour, Nancy Nlitchell P Warner, editor Palau San This excellent guide to Micronesia outlinesevery- Francisco Full ('ourt Press, PM) $19.95 160p Avail- thing you need to know t ) enjoy a visit to the region 9 lournal of The Pacific Soca 'y January 1993/ No.57 (Vol. 15,No..1 ) (17) 110

Introductory material reviews Micronesia's historical stay..and become more informed"aboutthe periods of pre-European contact, Spanish domination, "Gateway to Asia." The book opens with a tour, the influx of whalers, traders and missionaries, German related bilingually in English and Japanese. and Japanese colonization, the major impact of World Several chapters chronicle the history of the island, War II and the subsequent increase of American influ- including: the western discovery; Spanish, German, ence in the Pacific, particularly in relation tothe U.S. and Japanese administrations; World War IIon military presence and the region's past dependence on Saipan; and recenthistoricaldevelopments from U.S. appropriations. The authors also provide an trust territory to the present commonwealth status. overview of Micronesian people and culture, and re- Many appropriately captioned photographs and a with an gional flora and fauna. map illustrate the text. The book concludes Chapters include: "Facts about the Region," "Facts ample bibliography and a of "important phone for the Visitor," "Getting There & Away" and "Getting numbers and addresses." Around," followed by a chapter for each political unit covered, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Fed- Farrell, Don A.Tinian.Saipan: Micronesian Produc- erated States of Micronesia (, Pohnpei, Chuuk/ tions, 1989. '72p. $14.95 including postage. Available Truk, and Yap), the Republic of Palau, the Territory from: Micronesian Productions, P.O. Box 19 CHRB, of Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Saipan, MP 96950. Mariana Islands. The section for each political unit Don Farrell and his wife. Carmen Dela Cruz Farrell, treats geography, climate, history, government, people, have written this pictorial history of her native island language, diving and snorkeling, places to stay, places for practical use by tourists and other visitors. The text to eat, and more. There are a helpful glossaryand an encompasses a tour of Tinian, a brief prehistory and index, more than 30 maps, and many color photos. history. By setting theauto odometer to "0" at the Church of San Jose, identified as sight no.I on the

Chase, Tommy B.Invitation to Guam: Everything You back-cover map, the sightseer can follow a clockwise Need to Know About Guam, Its Peo; le and Culture routc around the island, stopping at indicated mileposts, Perris, CA: Let's Go Travel Publications. 1989. S11.45. to view the 19 places described in the text. 80p. ISBN 0-9623530-0-0 Available from: Let's Go The history is recounted in chronological units, Travel Publications, 135 West Nuevo Rd.. Suite 13, "Before History," "Western Discovery," "Spanish Ad- Perris, CA 91370. ministration," "Spanish American War," "German Ad- This upbeat visitor's guide to Guam includes a brief ministration" and "Japanese Administration." The World chronology of Guam's history. distinctive characteris- War II years are detailed, and an overview of post-World trust territory to tics of each of Guam's nineteen villages, numerous sites War II political development from originating from the island's Spanish period, cave, beach commonwealth status is presented. Finally, the current and waterfall areas, information on travel practicalities political and economic situationis summarized As and appendices listing hotels, tour and car rental com- large-scale tourism and gambling casinos arrive on panies and restaurants divided by 6ipe Tinian, this work helps preserve its past. Photographs and historical informatico on several The four maps and 88 other illustrations add pro- sites are included along with directions for reaching the fuse visual impact to the text. Includes bibliographical more remote ones. Index and relatively detailed map references and a directory of government offices and of Guam are also included. commercial enterprises.

Farrell, Don A.Saipan.Saipan. Micronesian Produc- Guam VS0 Handbook.Piti, Guam. Guam IISO, 1991. tions, 1990. 88p. $14.95 including postage Available 92p. Free (include $2.50 postage). Available front Guam front Micronesian Productions, P.O. Box 19 CHRB, I 'So, Box 21, ComNavMar, FPO AP 96630. Saipan. MP 96950. This txxiklet, published by the United Services Or- This volume is "designed t.help visitois enjoy their ganization, is intended to serve as an orientation to (18) 109 1993 IV 1)1 T.;57 I=J- (II 15 YJA 4

Guam and Micronesia for newly arrived military islands of each of these Micronesian states. families. A wealth of information is listed succinctly: The 140 pages of travel information that follows is welcome to Guam; colorful Guam tales and legends; dominated by information on hotels, travel and car rental fiestas; traveling in Micronesia; aquatic adventures; agencies, optional tours, sites and activities to doon hazardous marine life; and directories of hobby orga- each island including information on reaching out-of- nizations and clubs, educational opportunities, island the-way sites and airplane routes. Includesa brief support services, restaurants and lounges, religious index. organizations, and so on. Includes many color photos and advertisements. Rock, Tim. Diver's Guide to Guam and Micronesia. Rev.J. Agana: Guam Publications, 1989. 124p. $13.50 Johnson, Giff. Marshall Islands Guidebook. Rev. ed. postpaid. Available from: Mirror Images, P.O. Box , Marshall Islands: Micronitor News and Print- 24666 GMF. Barrigada, GU 9692). ing Co., 1989. 118p. $10.00 including postage. Available This guideidentifies and describes the most from: Micronitor News and Printing Co., P.O. Box 14, popular scuba diving sites in the region and will be Majuro, MH 96960. of interest to scuba divers, snorkelers, marine biology This all-purpose. guide to the Marshallscovers the students and tourists. Detailed information is given history, population, lands and waters, economic forces, on 47 diving locationsin Guam's waters, 22 in navigation, and a variety of other topics. Restaurants, Pala 1 Belau, 15 in ChuukTruk, five in Yap, and hotels, travel agencies, and other commercial enterprises six each in Saipan and Rota. are found in the ads. An English-to-Marshallese glos- Individual dives are covered in one page each. sary is included, as are phone directories 'or Majuro For each dive, the location is given, the attractions and Ebeye. (tropical fish, heads,caves, war wreckage), depth range, logistics (beach or boat dive), and skill Lotz, Bev and Dave Lotz. Making Tracks on Guam: level (snorkel, novice, advanced) as well as marine A Guide to the Hiking Trails. Guam: s.n., 1991. $9.75 weather conditions (surf and currents) and special plus postage. 84p. Available from: University of Guam instructions for accomplishing the dive entry and Bookstore, UOG Station, Mangilao. Guam 96923. exit (tides, reef cuts, and the like). Inthis guide and description to hikingdestina- Includes many photographs (some in color) with tions, the authors pro-ide classification of hiking dif- captions, a concise bibliography and nine maps. ficulty for each of tht 34 sites covered, a photograph and detailed map of each of the treks and descriptions Stanley, David. Micronesia Handbook: Guide to the of the trails which note unique features to be found Caroline, Gilbert, Mariana, and Marshall Islands. 3rd during each trek and at the end destinations. Includes ed. Chico, Calif.: Moon Publications, 1992. 352p. a bibliography of works on the natural features of Guam. $11.95. IS3N 0-918373-80-8. Available from: Moon Publications, 722 Wall St., Chico, CA 95928. Malone, Mike, editor. Come to Micronesia Travel This outstanding guide is crammed with all the Guide. Saipan, MP: Pacifica Publishing Company, 1988. details you need to know about Micronesia to travel $19 95. 184p. Available from: Pacifica Publishing Co., in the region. The introduction covers many topics, P 0. Box 2143, Saipan, MP 96950 including the land, the flora and fauna, the people, This travel guide to Micronesia begins with brief history and economy, and other practicalities. A chap- discussions on the historical background of the ter is devoted to each political unit, the Republic of Micronesian regions of Palau, Yap, Chuuk (formerly the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Truk), Pohnpei, Kosrae, Marshall Islands, Guam and the the Republic of Belau (Palau), the Territory of Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas along with the Commonwealth of the , several full page colored photographs, and maps indi- the Republic of Nauru, and the Republic of Kiribati. cating village locations and primary features of the main Other American possessions in the North Pacificare 1 1 Journal of The Pacific SocietyJanuary 1993 No.57 (Vol. 15, No. ) (19) also described briefly. Box 3520,Tamuning, GU 96931. The chatty narrative presents a wealth of historical Kiribati, Republic of:Kiribati Visitors Bureau, information and personal views, including a distinct anti- Ministry of Natural Resource Development, P.O. nuclear editorial perspective. A booklist, glossary, index, Box 251, Bikenibeu, , Republic of many photographs and charming line drawings,and Kiribati. more than 60 excellent maps andmore than20 Marshall Islands, Republic of the:Tourism Of- practical -.harts make this guide truly complete. fice, Department of Resources and Development. A Germ-..-language translation.M ikronesien- P.O. Box 306, Majuro, MH 96960. Handbuch (ISBN3-923550-12-X), is available for 49.8 Micronesia, Federated States of: German Marks (including postage) from: Verlag Gisela Chuuk, PSM, State of(formerly Truk): Chuuk E. Walther, Verdunstrasse 28, D-2800 13remen 1, Visitors Bureau, P.O. Box FQ, Wene, Chuuk, . FM 96942. Kosrae, FSM, State of(formerly Kusaie): Kosrae Thyssen, Mandy. AGuidebook to the Palau Islands. State Tourism, P.O. Box C&D, Kosrae, FM Singapore: Champion Service and Trading Pty. Ltd., 96944. 1988. $21.00. Available from: Champion Service and Pohnpei, FSM, Stateof (formerly Ponape): Pohnpei Trading Pty. Ltd., 101 Thomson Rd., 21-04 Goldhill Tourist Commission, P.O. Box 66, Kolonia, Square, Singapore 1130; and the Belau National Pohnpei, FM 96941. Museum, P.O. Box 666, Koror, PW 96940. Yap, FSM, State of:Commerce and Industries This guidebook is divided into sections on Palau's Tourism Section, P.O. Box 36, Colonia, Yap, people and culture, numerous species of marine life with FM 96943. accompanying photographs and unique features of the Nauru, Republic of:Island Development and In., islands of Kayangel, Babeldaob, Koror, the World War dustry Department. Yaren, Republic of Nauru. Il battle island of Peleliu. Angaur with its monkeys, Northern Mariana Islands,Commonwealth of the: the South Wtct Islands and the Rock Islands that are Marianas Visitors Bureau, P.O. Box 861, Saipan, easily accessible from the main island of Koror. NIP 96950. Thyssen inch' 'es a few historical photographs de- Palau, Republic of:Palau Visitors Authority, P.O. picting Palauan c ulture and customs, drawings and Box 256, Koror, PW 96940. photographs of Palauan artifacts including the prehis- toric rock art of Ulong Island, traditional Palauan bead Welcome to Guam.Costa Mesa, Calif.: Off Duty money and maps of each island indicatingnoted sites. Magazine, 1990. 50p. $2.50 postpaid. Available from: She notes that the unique monoliths of Badrulchau in Off Duty Magazine, Dept. H. Suite C-2. 3303 Harbor Ngerchelong State which have radiocarbon dates of Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626. between 90 A.D. and 16(X) A.D. are believed to have This booklet is intended to serve as an orientation provided a foundation for a huge stone structure and to the island for newly assigned members of the armed includes several photographs of them. forces and their dependents. Topics covered include: life in Guam; island hopping; shopping information; help- Tourist information, brochures, maps and the like may ful hints for adjusting to Guam; on-base services; base be requested at no charge from the following offices: directories; and more. Includes maps, photos and ad- Guam, Territory of:Guam Visitors Bureau, P.O. vertisements.

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Tomoya and Sabin() Sauchomal. "Satawalese available for $9.00 from: Graduate School and Research, Fish Names."Micronesica18(2): 1-34 1982. This issite University of Guam, 110G Station, Mangilao, Guam 1" (20) 107 1993 1 A 41 57 11 (t 15 ffia'Y 4 13-)

96923. historical perspective on fishing practices in the Preceding this list of over. 400 Satawalese fish names precontact era as indicated by archaeological evidence, using an indigenous, nomenclature system is a discus- fishing during the Spanish era and the American period sion on the Satawalese fish classification system, not- which was interrupted by a period of Japanese occu- ing itF unique attachment to culture perceptions (par- pation during World War II. ticularly in relation to food and magic). The list includes Descriptions of modern fishing practices are divided notes on linguistic correspondences of fish names into harvesting reef fish and invertebrate, freshwater between the eastern and western sectors of the Trukic shrimp trapping and offshore fishing with a distinction language. An English description corresponds to each made between shallow and deep bottom fishing. indigenous fish name. The authors also discuss com- The authors emphasize bottom fishing gear includ- plications related to fish names and culture and the ing a diagram of bottom fishing rigs, bottom fishing bilingual use of fish names from neighboring islands methods with illustrations on preparing bair and the in the vicinity of Satawal. Includes bibliography. small boat method of trolling. The authors also discuss several trolling species, their Amesbury, Steven S. and Robert F. Myers. The seasonal appearance and habits. Fishes. (Guide to the Coastal Resources of Guam: Illustrations also include an average monthly troll- Volume 1) 141p. Mangilao, Guam: University of Guam ing catch rate (1978-1984) in "kilograms per man-hour" Press, 1982. Available for $12.00 plus $1.00 shipping for the mahi mahi, blue marlin, skipjack tuna, from: University of Guam Marine Laboratory, UOG yellowfishtuna, wahoo and otherspecices,the Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. arrangement of fishing lines for small boat trolling This illustrated guide to inshore fish species around and mackeral rigs and lures. Photographs of traditional the island of Guam is organized by fish families and and modem fishing methods, gear and marine life subdivisions with colored, mostly live photographs of take up over 30 pages of this guide. each species with accompanying information on scien- Concludes with a discussion on the impact of tific and common names, size and appearance, behav- overseas fisheries on Guam and a bibliography. ior and eating habits as well as the geographic range of each species outside of Guam. Collection of Palauan Legends. Vol.1 by Laetitia Discussion on Guam's ecosystem and its relation to Alonz. Vol. 2 by Reuben Briones. Illustrated by Jerome Guam fishes, general Guam fish biology and behavior, Temengil. Koror, Palau: MB Pacific Enterprise, 1990- fi4hing methods, conservation and management tech- 91. 2v. $8.00 ea. to U.S. addresses; $10.00 elsewhere niques and dangerous marine fishes precedes the main (includes postage). Available from: MB Pacific Enter- descriptive section of this guide. prise, P.O. Box 477, Koror, PW 96940. A Bibliography and an index to scientific names of These two anthologies combined retell 70 stories of fish species discussed in the guide conclude this work. the most popular Palauan legends. These are the leg- A figure illustrating the "reef zonation and habitats ends illustrated in carvings on the walls and beams of characteristic of Guam's reef ecosystem" and a map of Palauan bais (community meeting houses) as well as Oceania are also included. on storyboards. These stories showcase how the ances- tors of Palauans lived, loved, hated and fought within Amesbury, Steven S., Frank A. Cushing and Richard limits set by customs and traditions. The volumes are K. Sakamoto. Fishing on Guam. (Guide to the Coastal available in both English and Japanese. Resources of Guam: Volume 3) Mangtlao, Guam: University of Guam Press, 1986. $8.00 plus $1.00 Engbring. John. Takesi Suzuki, illustrator. Field Guide shipping. Available from: University of Guam Marine to the Birds of Palau. Koror, Palau. Conservation Laboratory, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923 Office, in cooperation with the Bureau of Education, This detailed guide to fishing on Guam with nu- 1988. $8.95. 92p.Available fromBelau National merous accompanying photographs is preceded by a Museum, P.O. Box 666, Koror, PW 96940. 13 Journal of The Pacifii Sueicty January 1993 No.57 (N,1. 15,No.4 ) (21) 196

Following an introduction to the avifauna, habitats sity of Guam, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. and conservation concerns of the Palau or Belau Islands, In this list ofthe numerous indigenous names for Engbring and Suzuki's comprehensive guide to resident place and natural features of the Chuuk (formerly Truk) birdsand selected migrant birds is compnsed of a Islands with some extracted from indigenous lore, colored drawing of each bird with description empha- Goodenough attemptsin the process to provide a sizing physical identification features, distribution in "phonemically accurate, yet simple, orthography" for 13elau, voice and habits. Voice and habits are often recording Chuuk's place names. compared with those of other local species. Scientific, A discussion on this orthography with a related table indigenous and English names for each bird are included. of consonants and vowels as well as a discussion on Following themainsection ofthisidentification the directional/geographical meanings of Chuukese guide is a checklist to the birds of Palau providing a names and a table of common geographical terms list of common and family names, species, indigenous preceeds the listing of Chuuk place names which is names and each bird's residential status. Also included structured from major divisions of the Chuuk district is a list of selected referencesanda comprehensive index down to specific places within individual islands. to birds describedin the guide. Numerous maps of the Chuuk islands with indig- enous place names follow the list. The names and Fosberg, F.R., et al. "A Geographical Checklist of the descriptions are based on the knowledge of indigenous Micronesian Dicotyledonae." Micronesica15(1/2):41- informants with Goodenough considering the list to be 295, 1979. This issue available for $9.00 from: Gradu- "the barest beginning" because of the extensive work ate School & Research,University of Guam, UOG needing to be done to interpret island lore. Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. This extensive listingof all known dicotyledonae Johnston, Emilie G. American Era Historic Sites Re- plant species from Micronesia are arranged according search April-June 1978. (MARC Working Papers #10) to their family groups with information on their dis- Mangilao, Guam: Micronesian Area Research Center, tributionwithin specific islands and atolls of University of Guam, 1979. $20.20. I82p. Available Micronesian archipelagoes. An Index to Families pre- from: Micronesian Area Research Center, UOG Station, cedes the listing. Nlangilao, Guam 96923. This report covers documentation, correspondence, Fosberg, F.R., et al. "A Geographical Checklist of the photographs and various miscellaneous, primary mate- Micronesian Monocotyledonae."Micronesica 20(1/2): rial on the American period of Guam from the Spanish 19-129, 1987. This issue availablefor $9.00 from: American War to the Organic Act of Guam in 1950 Graduate School & Research, UniverNit) of Guam, UOG as found in numcrous archives, museums and libraries Station, Mangilao, Guam 96913. in , Texas, D.C., , New This lengthy checklist of monocotyledonous plants York, Massachusetts and . Most archival material in Micronesia which is arranged systematically by is arranged by record group numbers. Institutions sur- families includes 677 species and varieties with 367 veyed for relevant documents in Washington, D.C. indigenous to Micronesia. Included in Fosberg's pre- include the Library of Congress (Congressional Research liminary discussion on the system and strategies for Services, Manuscripts Division and Print and Photogr.ph classification and arrangement is a map of the exten- Division), the National Archives (Manuscripts Division, sive Micronesian iegion. Earlier works on dicotyledons, Navy and Old Army Branch) and the Pentagon. pteridophytes and gymnosperms appeared in Micronesica (volume 15: 41-295, 1979 and volume 18. 23-82, 1982) Johnston, Emilie (3Personal Names that Appear in the Annual Reports of the Governors of Guam, 1901- Goodenough, W.11. "Notes on Truk's Place Names." 1941. (MARC Working Papers #1) Mangilao, Guam: Micronesica 2(2): 95-130, 1966. This issue available Micronesian Area Research Center, University of Guam, for $9.00 from: Graduate School & Research, Univer- 1979. $4.90. 29p. Available from the Micronesian Area (22) 105 tiNf'-,11;1993 If 1 fi II 57 v-3- (XI 15 4.41 4 -g.)

Research Center, UOG Station, Ma.igilao, Guam 96923. are mentioned and several which were previously This is an alphabetical listing of personal names that unrecorded. Following the list is an overview of fish appear in the annual reports of Guam governors that name derivations from Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese and were sent each year to the Department of the Navy until Spanish languages as well as a discussion on pae.icular the beginning of World War II and the subsequent fish features upon which Chamorro fish names ace based by the Japanese. The reports are now and the historical development and current trends of the held at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. and Chamorro nomenclature system. Includes a bibliogra- are available on microfilm. Each personal name is phy. followed by the report year(s) and page(s) in which it occurs. Lee, Chin-Tian. Common Weeds of Guam. Mangilao, Guam: Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Karol le, Bruce. Atlas of Micronesia. Agana, Guam: Guam, 1985. $2.50. 64p. Available from: College of Guam Publications Inc., 1988. $19.95 (plus $2.90 air- Agriculture & Life Sciences, University of Guam, UOG mail postage). 90p. Available from: Faith Bookstore, Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. 105 Agana Shopping Center, Agana, GU 96910. This pictorial guide to over 50 weeds includes Preceding geographic information on specific islands colored photographs of each weed with accompanying and atolls which comprises the main portion of this atlas information on family, scientific, common and local are introductory sections on the overall physical geog- names, general physical description as well as a note raphy of Micronesia including features of ocean floors on its propagation and local occurrence. This 55 page and subduction, the occurrence of earthquakes and the section is followed by indexes to family, common and physical characteristics of volcanic islands and atolls local weed names. Included in the brief introduction to with corresponding illustrations. this guide is a description of weed classification on the Also included are brief discussions on what is pres- basis of morphology and life cycle. ently known of prehistoric settlements of Micronesia and order of settlement as well as foreign rule from 1668 Manner, Harley I. and Ermel Mallon. "An Annotated to 1945 subdivided by sections on colonial powers and List of the Vascular Plants of Puluwat ." their areas of influence in Micronesia with an emphasis Micronesica 22(1): 23-63, 1989. This issue available on American influence in the region. for$9.00from:GraduateSchool & Research, Material on individual islands and atolls include Universityof Guam, UOG Station,Mangilao, figures and discussion on numerous geographic elements Guam 96923. including physical distribution of islands and atolls, plate Thisannotated list of 184 vascular species on tectonics, climatic information, tropical storm and ty- Polowat (formerly Puluwat) Atoll (the majority of which phoon occurrence patterns from 1959 to 1984, rainfall, were previously unrecorded) includes information on the population statistics, Micronesian exports and various distribution of species on Polowat , 'aabitat, other related statistical information. abundance, local name and uses. Also includes a short gazetteer of the Micronesian Discussion on Polowat's vegetation zones and islands and various types of island maps. previous attempts to record the atoll's vegetation precedes the list. Includes a map of Micronesia and Kerr, Alexander M. "Chamorro Fish Names." Polowat Atoll. Micronesica 23(2): 93-118, 1990.This issue available for $9.00 horn: Graduate School & Research, Univer- McGrath, Thomas B. American Era Historic Sites sity of Guam, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. Research, Junc I-August 4 1978. (MARC Working This list of 270 fish names in the indigenous Papers #4) Mangilao, Guam: Micronesian Area Research Chamorro nomenclature system of Guam includes in- Center, University of Guam, 1979. $6.00. 40p. Avail- formation on those names derived from foreign lan- able from: Micronesian Area Research Center, UOG guages, earlier works in which many of these names Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. Journal of The Pacific Society January 1993 No. 57 (Vol. 15,Na 4 ) (23) 104

This guide to primary materia; on the American author believes that the study of prehistoric architecture Naval Period on Guam from 1898 to 1950 (the Japa- provides us with "an opportunity to deepen our under- nese occupied Guam from 1941-1944) concentrates on standing of creative human instincts." collections in the Real Estate Division of the Naval 'The sites selected for study include: in Palau/Belau, Facilities Engineering Command in Honolulu, the the sculpted hills of Ngchemiangel Bay, the stone Hoover Institute on War, Revolution and Peace at sculptures of Melekeok, the megaliths of Badrulchau, Stanford, the National Archives, Naval Operational and Airai village and "bai"; in Yap, Bechiyal village Archives, the Marine Historical Branch and the Marine on Map island; in the Pohnpei section, the magnificent Oral History Section in Washington, D.C. and the ruins of the ancient ceremonial center of , Federal Records Center in Suitland. situated on 92 artificial islets built on the reef southeast Relevant records in the National Archives and the of Temwen island, and other sites; in the Kosrae chapter, Federal Records Center are arranged and described by the impressive stone city of Leluh, consisting of more record group numbers.Documents inthe Naval Op- than 100 compounds; and in the Mariana Islands, latte erational Archives include material dealing with Pre- stone sites on Guam, Tinian and Rota. World War II Studies and correspondence concerning The author moves far beyond the subject of archi- the recapture of Guam from the Japanese in 1944. tecture to describe the cultural context in which events associated with these sites occurred. Moore, Philip H. and Richard D. Krizrnan.Field and Garden Plants of Guam.Mangilao, Guam: Coopera- Motteler, Lee S.Pacific Island Names: A Map and tive Extension Services, College of Agriculture and Life Name Guide to the New Pacific.Honolulu, HI: Bishop Sciences, University of Guam, 1981. $10.00. I89p. Museum Press, 1986. $9.50 plus $2.00 postage and Available from: University of Guam Triton Bookstore, handling. Available from: Bishop Museum Press, P.O. LOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. Box 19000-A, Honolulu, HI 96817-0916. Intended as a guide to Guam flora for students and Based on the now obsolete 1972 work of Edwin H. the general public, this work offers an overview of plants Bryan, Jr. (Guide to Islands in the Tropical Pacific. that are found in numerous other areas of the Pacific Honolulu, Bernice P. Bishop Museum) and other out- as well as several that are unique to Guam and the of-print sources on Pacific island names. Motteler's Mariana Islands. Beneath colorful photographs of over index lists 6,100 current island names (with 4,500 160 different plants of Guam is information on each variants) arranged according to 26 political entities with plant's scientific, family, common and local name as numerous detailed maps. well as a description of the plant and its distribution. Each entity listing usually refers to sources used for Information on which areas of the world plants compilation and includes special notes providing infor- originated from is also provided. mation on geographic designations and arrangements. There is also a list of endangered and threatened This main section is followed by an Index to Names plant species on Guam as well as an index to species which leads the user to specific entities for each island by families and byalphabetical order. and accompanying maps. The name index also includes the voluminous Morgan, William N.Prehistoric Architecture in number of island name variants that have resulted from Micronesia.Austin: University of Texas Press, 1988. several hundredyears of European "discovery" and 166p. $49.50. ISBN 0-292-76506-1. Available from: rediscovery of Pacific islands and from multiple indig- University of Texas Press, P.O. Box 7819, Austin, TX enous names for Pacific islands. 78713. For centuries prior to contact with Western civili- Myers, Robert F. "An Annotated Checklist of the Fishes zation, Micronesian peoples were highly successful at of the Mariana Islands."Micronesica21(1/2): 115-180, adapting to their island environments, as shown by the 1988. This issue available for $9.00 from: Graduate edifices they constructed from natural materials. The School & Research, University of Guam, UOG Station, It; (24) 103 1993 1 II M 57 1=7;-(iV 15 a 41 4 -VI-)

Mangilao, Guam 96923. photographs of fishes identified by scientific name and This checklist of 871 species of inshore and epipe- the page number of the guide in which a particular fish lagic fishes from 105 families includes a descriptive, is described. bibliographical history of attempts to organize com- Myer's work concludes with an extensive Checklist prehensive information on these species and informa- of Micronesian Inshore and Epipelagic Fishes" known tion on Marianas geography, physiography, oceanogra- to occur at depths of 200m (600 ft.) or less within the phy, zoogeography and species composition. Includes fishery conservation zones" of Micronesia, an extensive tables and maps of the Mariana Islands and Western bibliography of related works and an index of scientific Pacific. names. Brief annotations include the "initial Mariana dis- tributional records, synonyms used in earlier publica- Raulerson, Lynn and Agnes F. Rinehart. Ferns and tions dealing with Mariana fishes and justification of Orchids of the Mariana Islands. Agana, Guam: The synonyms not previously mentioned" by R.F. Myers and authors, 1992. 138p. $16.25.1SBN 1-878453-09-2. J.W. Shepard in their "New Records of Fishes from Available from: Triton Bookstore, University of Guam, Guam, with Notes on the Ichthyofauna of the Southern UOG Station, Mangilao, GU 96923. Marianas" (Micronesica 16: 304-347). Includes an Ninety fern and 30 orchid species which grow in extensi ve bibliography. the Mariana Islands are identified and described in this handy source. The brief introduction outlines the scope Myers, Robert F. Micronesian Reef Fishes: A Prac- of thc work, including the geography, geology and tical Guide to the Identification of the climate of the Mariana archipelago, as well as the role Fishes of the Tropical Central and Western Pacific. and effect of human habitation on the ecosystems of Guam: Coral Graphics, 1989. $46.00. 298p. ISBN 0- the islands. The ferns and orchids are surveyed in brief 9621564-1-8. Available from: Coral Graphics, P.O. Box vignettes, one species per page. 21153 GMF, Barrigada. Guam 96921. Each plant is illustrated in one-to-three color pho- This comprehensive, illustrated guide on Micronesian tographs, usually including both close-up and distant reef fishes with detailed, corresponding descriptions of views. The Latin and popular English nomenclature is species includes introductory chapters concerned with provided, followed by information about the range where species composition and zoogeography, ecological theory the plant grows, its salient features and the like. in relation to fish behavior and habitat, man and the A map of the Mariana Islands, diagram of the fern conservation of fish, systems of classification and life cycle, annotated list of references, glossary, and morphology and a brief discussion and example on how index of popular and scientific names make this vol- to use this book as an identification guide. ume complete. Several maps and illustrations in the introductory material describe prevailing surface currents in Raulerson, Lynn and Agnes Rinehart. Trees and Shrubs Micronesia, representative temperature profiles, types of of the Northern Mariana Islands. Saipan: Coastal islands, atolls and reefs, tectonic plates, numbers of Resources Management, Office of the Governor, Com- "inshore fish species by arca and likely routes of monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 1991. 120p. colonization", probable distribution of west Pacific $15.00 postpaid. ISBN 1-878453-08-4. Available from: islands 20,000 yearsago when the sea level was Triton Bookstore, University of Guam, Mangilao, GU significantly lower and the reproductive cycle of reef 96923. fishes. This book identifies and describes trees and shrubs Discussion on classification and morphology includes commonly found in the Northern Mariana Islands. A several illustrations of external features of tropical fishes. page is devoted to each entry. A color photograph Sandwiched between classifications and descriptions illustrates the tree or shrub. The text includes the with corresponding black and white drawings of spe- scientific name, the family name, and the common cific features are over 140 consecutive pages of colored names in the English, Chamorro and Saipan Carolinian

1 7 Journal of The Pacific Society r January 1993 , Na57 (Vol. 15,Na..1 (25) 102 languages. The distinctive features of each plant are schools and colleges throughout Micronesia and beyond. listed, along with information on its propagation, natu- Part 1 covers background topics, such as basic geology. ral history and uses. Includes bibliographical references, geography, weather and climate, migration, navigation a glossary and index. technology, pre-contact lifestyle, explorers and outsid- ers, colonialism, World War II and post-War changes. Ridgefl, Reilly.Pacific Nations and Territories: The In Part 2, each island group or political unit receives Islands of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia.2nd separate treatment. ed. rev. Honolulu: Bess Press, 1988. r70p. $19.95. ISBN Each of the 36 chapters includes questions for dis- 0-935848-50-9. Available from: Bess Press, P.O. Box cussion and bibliographical references. Captioned illus- 22388, Honolulu, HI 96822. trations, diagrams, maps, tables and glossaries add tc; This work is intended to fill a void in Pacific in- the narrative materials. Indexed. structional materials and is used as a classroom text in

DICTIONARIES

Craig, Robert D. and Frank P. King, editors.Historical Pacific, 1980-1981" listing the capital, population and Dictionary of Oceania.Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, predominant languages, type of government and size of 1981. $8500. 416p. Available from: Greenwood Press, each political entity in the Pacific, a "Historical Chro- Box 5007, Westpeit, CT 06881. nology of the Pacific" beginning in 1500 A.D. and In this historical overview of Oceania in dictionary arranged in columns of Melanesia, Micronesia and form with an "Eurocentric bias" composed of compre- Polynesia with a juxtaposed listing of world events, a hensive entries. Micronesia is included as an intregal chronological table of prehistoric settlement of Oceania part of the Pacific and includes rather selective elements based on Peter Bellwood'sMan's Conquest of the unique to Micronesia with Pacific-wide entries naturally Pacific(New York: Oxford University Press, 1979), a integrating this region into each entry's narrative. Entries chronological listing of European explorers, a listing of concerned with Micronesia include Constitution of the rulers and administrators from the 19th and 20th cen- Federated States of Nlicronesia, Foreign Investment in turies for each Pacific entity, prominent individuals Micronesia and others. Most entries are followed by a arranged by occupation, a page and a half list of "Island listing of related entries and additional sources and names with variant and obsolete spellings" and a select readings. bibliography. Name and subject indexes are included Appendices include a "Summary Guide to the as are numerous maps of the Pacific islands.

YEARBOOKS

Asia and Pacific Review.Saffron Walden, Essex, En- information provided is helpful nonetheless. For each gland: World of Information, 1980- . Issued annually. country, a brief narrative reviews recent political and $64.00. Available from: World of Information. 21 Gold economic developments, plus there are a concise busi- St., Saffron Walden, Essex, England, CBIO 1EJ, United ness guide and directory, key facts and key indicators. Kingdom. This yearbook provides an overview of the economic Business Almanac of Guam and the Northern and political situation in Asian countries eastward from Mariana Islands.Agana: Glimpses of Guam, 1990- . Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as countries of the Published annually. $5.00. Available from: Glimpses of North and South Pacific. The "Pacific Islands" section Guam, P.O. Box 3191. Agana, GU 96910. constitutes less than ten percent of the volume, but the The 3rd edition (1992) of this handy reference book

1LI (26) 101 4'1 *2 1993 1 A contains 96 pages jammed with tactual information. stract. Tamuning, Guam: Guam Department of Com-

Many topics are covered, including: geography and merce, 1974- . Issued annually. Free (include $3.00 history, commonwealth, the people and economy, the postage). Available from: Economic Research Center, corporate look and doing business, government, tour- Guam Dept. of Commerce, 590 S. Marine Dr., Suite ism and the military, construction, education and 601, 6th Floor, GITC Bldg., Tamuning. GU 96931. manufacturing. This annual compendium details both current and Also described are: air transportation, wholesaling historical economic and social characteristics of the and real estate, the labor force, banking and finance, island territory. Subjects covered include: an ov,..rview; media and advertising, telecommunications, shipping, population, housing, employment, and standard of liv- insurance and other topics. Each subject is outlined ing; public sector and utilities, i.e., federal and local in a one-to-three page vignette. Sources are cited. Tables government and military, and infrastructure and public and charts provide directory information and statistical utilities; private sector, i.e., agriculture, aquaculture, data comparing different years. Maps, color photographs marine resources, construction, financial institutions, and advertisements round out the volume. manufacturing and external trade, retail and wholesal- ing, and tourism. Includes narrative, numerous figures Guam Annual Economic Review and Statistical Ab- and tables, and photographs.

PERIODICAL AND NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS

Hafa: The Magazine of Guam. Agana, Guam: Pacific Guam Tribune. Tamuning, Guam: Guam Tribune,

Publishers, 1989- . Issued monthly. Annual subscrip- 1981- . Issued every Wed., Thurs., Fri. and Sat. First- tion $28.00. Available from: Local, Inc., Ada Commer- class mail subscription $30.00 monthly. Available from: cial and Professional Center, Suite 211, 130 E. Marine Guam Tribune, P.O. Box EG, Agana, GU 96910. Dr., Agana, GU 96910. This newspaper comes out four times a week and This monthly magazine focuses on "local faces, claims to report "the best local views, local news." Focus places. issues, entertainment and humor." A recent issue is on news and features about Guam, Micronesia and contained stories on Guam's ranches and farmers, is- the Philippines. land musical groups, other islands in the Micronesian region, and Guam's commonwealth efforts as well as Isla: A Journal of Micronesian Studies. Mangilao, fiction and poetry. Guam: Graduate School and Research, University of Guam, 1992- . Issued twice annually. Individual sub- Guam Business News. Agana, Guam: Glimpses of scriptions, $15.00 a year; to institutions, $25.00. Avail-

Guam, 1983- . Issued monthly. Annual subscription able from: Isla Editorial Office, Graduate School and $36.00. Available from: Guam Business News, P.O. Box Research, University of Guam, Mangilao, GU 96923. 3191, Agana, GU 96910. This brand-new journal offers a new source of This monthly reports business developments on scholarlyexchal Islaisasemiannual, Guam and in the Northern Mariana Islands. A recent multidisciplinary fortmi with refereed research articles, issue included feature articles on the executive of the analytical essays and political analysis papers concerned year, electronic mail in the Marianas, Saipan's seaport with the cultural and historical heritage of Micronesian expansion, the fishing industry, and several business peoples as well as the economic, political, educational personalities. Regular columns report business licenses, and health systems of this rapidly developingand home sales, visitor arrivals, hotel statistics, auto sales changing Western Pacific region. and more. One issue each year includes a pullout fax The inaugural issuc contains studies on attitudes to- directory of Guam, Saipan, Rota and Tinian. ward adoption by children in the Marshall Islands and problems of national unity and ecdnomic development 19 Journal of The Pacific Society / January1993 / Na 57 (Vol. 15,Na 4 ) (27) 100 7 in the Federated States of Micronesia, and other articles, Micronesica: Journal of the University of Guam. plus book reviews. Mangilao, Guam: Graduate School and Research, Uni- versity of Guz.m, 1964- . Issued semiannually. Individual

Marianas Review. Saipan: Marianas Review, 1985-. subscriptions, $12.00 per year; to institutions, $20.00. Published twice a week.Annual subscription $90.00 by Available from: Micronesica, Graduate School and Re- first-class mail to U.S. addresses; V240.00 via air mail search, University of Guam, Mangilao, GU 96923. to foreign addresses. Available from: Marianas Review, This journal is a forum for research in the natural P.O. Box 1074, Saipan, MP 96950. sciences, including physical and social anthropology, This publication, "the newspaper for the changing archaeology, linguistics, ethnology, botany and zoology. times," focuses on news of the Commonwealth of the marine sciences, and related disciplines concerned pri- Northern Mariana Islands. Included are opinions, let- marily with Micronesia and adjacent regions. ters to the editor, classified ads, and legal notices. National Union. Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of

Marianas Variety. Saipan: Marianas Variety, 1972- . Micronesia: Office of the President/Information, 1979. Issued five times weekly. Annual subscription $144.00 Free (please send WOO annually for postage). Avail- by first-class mail to U.S. addresses, $240.00 to foreign able from: Office of the President/Public Informa- addresses. Available from: Marianas Variety, P.O. Box tion, P.O. Box 34, Palikir, Pohnpei, FM 96941. 231, Saipan, MP 96950. The "official publication of the people of Federated This newspaper, "serving the Commonwealth for 19 States of Micronesia," the National Union serves as the years," reports events of the Northern Nlariana Islands. government gazette. News is limited to the actions and Contains classified advertisements and public notices. activities of the government and outside events which affect the FSM. Marshall Islands Journal. Majuro, Marshall Islands:

Micronitor News and Printing Co., 1969- . Issued Pacific Daily News. Agana. Guam: Pacific Daily News, weekly. Annual subscription $70.00 to U.S. addresses; 1970- .Issued daily and Sunday. First-class mail sub- $165.00 abroad. Available from: Micronitor News and scription $63.50 monthly; surface-mail $22.00 monthly. Printing Co., P.O. Box 14, Majuro, MH 96960. Available from: Pacific Daily News, P.O. Box DN, This paper reports news of the Marshall Islands bi- Agana, GU 96910. lingually in the English and Marshallese languages. A member of the Gannett group, Pacific Daily News Includes editorials, letters from readers and legal no- reports local, regional and world news and is consid- tices. ered the daily newspaper for all of Micronesia.

Micronesian Educator. Mangilao, Guam: College of Storyboard: A Journal of Pacific Imagery. Mangilao, Education, University of Guam, 1990-. Annual. $10.00 Guam: Division of English and Applied Linguistics, per year. Available from: Micronesian Educator, Col- University of Guam, 1991- . Annual. Subscription $5.00. lege of Education, University of Guam, Mangilao, GU Available from: Division of English and Applied Lin- 96923. guistics, University of Guam. Mangilao, GU 96923. This publication provides a forum "to share current The inaugural issue of this creative writing journal research, theoretical perspectives, and innovative prac- includes a lead essay on the legal and high betting tices in education" with a focus on their application to practice of cockfighting on Guam, several short stories Micronesia. Includes book reviews. and poems.

AUDIOVISUAL RESOURCES

Aguon, Katherine B. and Carole Esposito. Practical Chamorro the Easy Way! Vol. I. Guam: N.p., 1990. 20 (28) 99 1993 IF 1ii (7, 15 >`,n1 4

19p. booklet with 2 cassette tapes. $27.65 including In the 1:24,000 scale, maps for sections of Guam, postage. Available from: Triton Bookstore, University "Agana," "Agat," "," "," "Inarajan," of Guam, Mangilao, GU 96923. "Merizo," "Pati Point," "Ritidian Point" and "Talofofo" This booklet-and-cassette kit is intended to serve as cost $4.00 each. a practical introduction to conversational Chamorro, the In the 1:20,000 scale, the map "Kosrae" costs $4.00. indigenous language of about 52,000 people on Guam There are also 1:10,0e ) scale detail maps available and the Northern Mariana Islands. The listen-and-repeat of sections of most of the islands. Request the "Ameri- technique is utilized for daily expressions, greetings. can Pacific Islands Index" for more information. simple sentences, questions, and so on. Dr. Aguon is the iormer director of Guam's Department of Educa- U.S. Department of the Office of Territorial tion. and International Affairs. GueL. - USA. Washington, D.C.: The Office, 1989. 1 videotape (VHS); 18 min. Hawai'i Geographic Society publishes a variety of maps Write for price information. Available from: Guam concerning Hawaii, Guam and Micronesia, and other Economic Development Authority, P.O. Box 2950, Pacific islands Add to price shown for postage. Avail- Agana, GU 96910. able from: Hawai'i Geographic Society Publications, This videotape, produced by the U.S. Dept. of the P.O. Box 1698, Honolulu, HI 96806. Interior for the Guam Economic Development Authority, The map "The Pacific Islands" is available in sev- is subtitled "Gateway to Asia and the Pacific World." eral sizes: 62 X 80 cm for $6.00; 25 X 42 cm for $3.50; The production describes Guam from a business per- and 8.5" X 11" for $0.50. The map "Micronesia" is spective and is aimed at encouraging U.S. businesses available in 8.5" X 11" for S0.50. For a list of their to consider relocating to Guam. Guam's economic, many cartographic and other publications, ask for their social and political context is described, with special publications list. attention to business and tax incentives for relocating a business to Guam. Topographical maps issued by the U.S Geological Survey are available for most islands of Micronesia. Add 51.00 to price shown for postage. Available from: Dis- tribution 13ranch, U.S Geological Survey, Building 41, Box 25286, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225. In the 1:4,000,000 scale, the map "Trust Terntory of the Pacific Islands" costs $10.00. In the 1:62,000 scale, the map "Guam" costs $8.00. In the 1:50,000 scale, the map "Island of Guam" costs $8.00. In the 1:25,000 scale, the following maps are available- for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the "Island of Rota," "Island of Saipan," and "Island of Tinian"; for the Federated States of Micronesia, "Moen (State of Truk)," "Neoch," "Pus Moen," "Ruo," "Tol (State of Truk)," "Unikappi," "Yap Islands" "Pohnpei North Half," and "Pohnpei South flair; for the Republic of Palau Belau, "Beliliou," "Chelbacheb (Caroline Islands)," "Ngcheangel (Caroline Islands)," "Ngermetenge (Palau)" and "Oreor." The maps in this series cost $5.00 each.