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The rising tide, among the islands and atolls of the Pacific Ocean, Tom Bamforth

eng

Includes bibliographical references

contains biographical information

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non fiction

The rising tide

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Tom Bamforth

among the islands and atolls of the Pacific Ocean

Vanuatu. Marshall Islands. Fiji. The names evoke white-sand beaches, swaying palms and lazy holidays. But in reality, these idyllic places are tropical maelstroms of global realpolitik, caught between the world's superpowers, former colonial masters, and the struggle for independence and survival. Even more importantly, these nations are at the frontline of climate change, as rising sea levels, salinity, cyclones and pollution put their very existence at stake. Using his extensive personal experience in the Pacific, Tom Bamforth shows us the people of the islands, their cultures and how they live in these remote and increasingly challenging places. From uprisings in New Caledonia to tsunamis in Tonga, this is a book about interaction, race, colonisation, climate change, nuclear testing, resistance, cultural preservation, urban life, the tastiness of well roasted pig, and the pleasures of canoeing at dusk. With humour and insight, Tom Bamforth presents both an insider's and an outsider's view of life in the Pacific. Rendered in vivid detail and colour, The Rising Tide masterfully weaves the stories of people at the forefront of global change

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