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A Marianas Mosaic: Signs and Shifts in Contemporary Island Life

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Availability:In StockContributor:Ajani Burrell (Editor), Kimberly Bunts-Anderson (Editor)Publish date:2023-02-03Pages:420
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Guam PressISBN-13:9781878453631ISBN-10:1878453637UPC:9781878453631Book Category:Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Regional Studies, Ethnic Studies, Indigenous StudiesBook Topic:AmericanSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.87 inchesWeight:1.2522Product ID:SCT9ASDFPA
A Marianas Mosaic: Signs and Shifts in Contemporary Island Life features authors in and of the Mariana Islands writing in voices that range from scholarly to poetic about the social, political, and cultural dynamics unfolding across the archipelago. This mosaic of perspectives touches on topics pertinent to contemporary island life including traditional healing, family trauma, sovereignty movements, local clothing brands, multimedia advocacy, spirituality, and more. This collection illuminates the complexity and beauty of the region and provides a deeper understanding of Marianas history and experiences.
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Guam PressISBN-13:9781878453631ISBN-10:1878453637UPC:9781878453631Book Category:Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Regional Studies, Ethnic Studies, Indigenous StudiesBook Topic:AmericanSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.87 inchesWeight:1.2522Product ID:SCT9ASDFPA
Kimberly Bunts-Anderson (Editor)
Kimberly Bunts-Anderson, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Social Sciences and Fine Arts department at the Northern Marianas College in Saipan where she has worked as a full-time faculty instructor for over a decade. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics and Psychology from Macquarie University, an M.Ed. in TESOL/TEFOL from the University of Sydney, and a B.A. in Mass Communications and Journalism from New Mexico State University. Her research interests include sociolinguistics, language cognition, and investigating how technology integration impacts higher education learning and teaching. Kimberly has published in several international academic journals and monographs. She first traveled to the Marianas in 1994 and fell in love with the islands and people. She returned with her family in 2006.

Ajani Burrell (Editor)
Ajani Burrell is an assistant professor at the Northern Marianas College, where he also chairs the Languages and Humanities Department and the Academic Council. He has published prose in several literary magazines and journals. When not working or writing, he enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and all manner of outdoor activities.


Publisher: University of Guam Press

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