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Author Lal, Brij V

Title A time bomb lies buried : Fiji's road to independence, 1960-1970 / Brij V. Lal
Published Canberra, A.C.T. : ANU E Press, 2008

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 106 pages)
Series State, Society and Governance in Melanesia monograph ; no. 1
State, Society and Governance in Melanesia monograph ; no. 1
Contents Paramountcy, Parity, Privilege -- Amery and the Aftermath -- The 1965 Constitutional Conference -- Towards Independence -- Afterword -- Appendix 1. Policy in Fiji (Nov. 1960) -- Appendix 2. Fiji Final Despatch (8 Oct. 1970)
Summary "A Time Bomb Lies Buried discusses the debates which took place in Suva and London as well as the politics and processes which led Fiji to independence in 1970 after 96 years of colonial rule. It provides an essential background to understanding the crises and convulsions which have haunted Fiji ever since in its search for a constitutional settlement for its multiethnic population."--Publisher's description
"Concise history of Fijian politics from 1960-1970 with focus on independence movement"--Provided by publisher
Analysis Politics and government
Autonomy
Independence movements
History
Fiji
Notes Title from PDF title page (viewed July 17, 2008)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes English
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Subject History.
Humanities.
Politics and government.
Society and social sciences Society and social sciences.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- History & Theory.
Autonomy and independence movements.
Politics and government
SUBJECT Fiji -- History -- Autonomy and independence movements
Fiji -- Politics and government -- 20th century
Fiji -- History -- 20th century
Subject Fiji.
Genre/Form History.
Form Electronic book
Author State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Project.
ANU E Press.
ISBN 9781921313615
1921313617