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History· Marshall Islands

Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands

by Anono Lieom Loeak, Veronica C. Kiluwe, Linda Crowl
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2004English
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About This Book

Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands by Anono Lieom Loeak, Veronica C. Kiluwe, Linda Crowl is a landmark work of history, first published in 2004. This collaborative work provides an insightful look into the daily lives, traditions, and history of the Marshall Islands. Through personal narratives and historical accounts, the book captures the resilience and adaptability of the Marshallese people. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the cultural and social dynamics of the islands, as well as the challenges faced by the community in the face of modernization and environmental changes. Themes of tradition, resilience, community run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorAnono Lieom Loeak, Veronica C. Kiluwe, Linda Crowl
Published2004
Country of Origin🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
LanguageEnglish
Category📜 History
ISBN9789820203883
Editorial Score30/100
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Editorial Assessment

First published in 2004, Anono Lieom Loeak, Veronica C. Kiluwe, Linda Crowl's Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands is a work of history that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with tradition, resilience, community, modernization gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 0 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. Readers coming to Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of tradition, resilience, community, modernization is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands reflects Anono Lieom Loeak, Veronica C. Kiluwe, Linda Crowl's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Marshall Islands's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from multiple independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands about?

This collaborative work provides an insightful look into the daily lives, traditions, and history of the Marshall Islands. Through personal narratives and historical accounts, the book captures the resilience and adaptability of the Marshallese people. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the cultural and social dynamics of the islands, as well as the challenges faced by the community in the face of modernization and environmental changes.

Who wrote Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands?

Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands was written by Anono Lieom Loeak, Veronica C. Kiluwe, Linda Crowl, from Marshall Islands. First published in 2004.

What awards has Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands won?

Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands worth reading?

Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in tradition, resilience, community.

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Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands is classified as History. Non-fiction works that document and interpret the past.

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