Possessing Polynesians
Maile Arvin
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Possessing Polynesians
by Maile Arvin
Published
2019
Pages
313
ISBN-13
9781478005025
ISBN-10
1478005025
Description
"From their earliest encounters with indigenous Pacific Islanders, white Europeans and Americans asserted an identification with the racial origins of Polynesians, declaring them to be, racially, almost white and speculating that they were of Mediterranean or Aryan descent. In Possessing Polynesians Maile Arvin analyzes this racializing history within the context of settler colonialism across Polynesia, especially in Hawai'i. Arvin argues that a logic of possession through whiteness animates settler colonialism, through which both Polynesia (the place) and Polynesians (the people) become exotic, feminized belongings of whiteness. Seeing whiteness as indigenous to Polynesia provided white settlers with the justification needed to claim Polynesian lands and resources. Understood as possessions, Polynesians were and continue to be denied the privileges of whiteness. Yet, Polynesians have long contested these classifications, claims, and cultural representations, and Arvin shows how their resistance to and refusal of white settler logic have regenerated Indigenous forms of recognition."--Provided by publisher.
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How many pages are in Possessing Polynesians?
This edition of Possessing Polynesians has approximately 313 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Possessing Polynesians?
For most readers, Possessing Polynesians typically takes between 6h 31m and 4h 21m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,250 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Possessing Polynesians is approximately 78,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Possessing Polynesians?
Possessing Polynesians was written by Maile Arvin.
When was Possessing Polynesians published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.