The Marshall Islands, an archipelago of low-lying coral atolls in
Micronesia, have never been an easy place to survive. The future
will bring new difficulties: sea level rise and other effects of
global climate change may render the entire country uninhabitable
within the lifetimes of its inhabitants. This book examines local
interpretations of this doomsday prophecy, weaving into this story
related topics such as Marshallese notions of the good life,
narratives of cultural change, attitudes towards Americans and
foreign scientists, and perceptions of lingering radiation from
nuclear testing. It includes a transcript of the author's interview
with the President of the Marshall Islands regarding climate
change, as well as an appendix offering practical advice to
activists who wish to promote awareness and adaptation in
communities vulnerable to climate change. The study is based upon
ethnographic fieldwork in 2007 including interviews in the
Marshallese language, as well as the author's experience as a
volunteer teacher in a rural Marshallese community from 2003 to
2004.
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