From Election to Coup in Fiji

From Election to Coup in Fiji

Author: Jonathan Fraenkel

Publisher: ANU E Press

Published: 2007-06-01

Total Pages: 511

ISBN-13: 1921313366

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Provides an analysis of the lead-up to, the outcome, and the aftermath of Fiji's historic 2006 election - including the December coup. Contributions from ex-Vice President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi; ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase; interim Minister for Finance Mahendra Chaudhry; and an array of leading commentators.


Language Planning and Policy in the Pacific

Language Planning and Policy in the Pacific

Author: Richard B. Baldauf

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 1853599212

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This volume covers the language situation in Fiji, The Philippines and Vanuatu explaining the linguistic diversity, the historical and political contexts and the current language situation including language-in-education planning, the role of the media, the role of religion, and the roles of non-indigenous languages. The authors are indigenous and/or have been participants in the language planning context.