The 2006 military takeover in Fiji : a coup to end all coups? /
The 2006 military takeover in Fiji : a coup to end all coups? /
Jon Fraenkel, Stewart Firth and Brij V. Lal (editions.).
- 1 online resource (1 electronic document (xiv, 472 pages))
- Studies in state and society in the Pacific ; no. 4 .
- Studies in state and society in the Pacific ; no. 4. .
Title from PDF title page (viewed June 9, 2009). "State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Program."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The enigmas of Fiji's good governance coup / 'Anxiety, uncertainty and fear in our land': Fiji's road to military coup / Fiji's December 2006 coup: Who, what, where and why? / 'This process of political readjustment': The aftermath of the 2006 Fiji Coup / The changing role of the Great Council of Chiefs / The Fiji military and ethno-nationalism: Analyzing the paradox / Swim or sink: The post-coup economy in limbo / The great roadmap charade: Electoral issues in post-coup Fiji / Religion and politics: The Christian churches and the 2006 coup in Fiji / The good, the bad and the faithful: The response by Indian religious groups / Heading for the scrap heap of history? The consequences of the coup for the Fiji labour movement / The Fiji nurses' strike / The Fiji coup six months on: The role of the media / State control and self-censorship in the media after the coup / The impact of the coup on Fiji's judiciary / The erosion of judicial independence / The rule of law and judicial independence amidst the coups and attempted coups in Fiji since 1987 / The coup d'état and the Fiji Human Rights Commission / The People's Charter: For or against? / 'Democracy' versus good governance / From fear and turmoil to the possibilities of hope and renewal once again / Resolving the current crisis in Fiji / Mythic constitutionalism: Whither Fiji's course in June 2007? / Creating a stable Fiji / Making votes count: The need for electoral reform / The impact of Fiji's 2006 coup on human and women's rights / Reflections on Fiji's 'coup culture' / Fijian Ethno-Nationalism / Ethno-Nationalism and the People's Charter / One hand clapping: Reflections on the first anniversary of Fiji's 2006 coup / Fiji's Coup Syndrome / Jon Fraenkel and Stewart Firth -- Brij V. Lal -- Jon Fraenkel -- Brij V. Lal -- Robert Norton -- Stewart Firth and Jon Fraenkel -- Satish Chand -- Jon Fraenkel -- Lynda Newland -- Jonathon Prasad -- Vijay Naidu -- Kuini Lutua -- Samisoni Pareti -- Russell Hunter -- Graham Leung -- Graham Leung -- Tupou Draunidalo -- Noel Cox -- Wadan Narsey -- Mahendra P. Chaudhry -- Laisenia Qarase -- a personal perspective / Jioji Kotobalavu -- Joni Madraiwiwi -- Joni Madraiwiwi -- Rev. Akuila Yabaki -- Virisila Buadromo -- Sandra Tarte -- Jone R. Baledrokadroka -- Jone Dakuvula -- Brij V. Lal -- Jon Fraenkel and Stewart Firth.
"This book explores the factors behind - and the implications of - the 2006 coup. It brings together contributions from leading scholars, local personalities, civil society activists, union leaders, journalists, lawyers, soldiers and politicians - including deposed Prime Ministers Laisenia Qarase and Mahendra Chaudhry. The 2006 Military Takeover in Fiji: A Coup to End All Coups? is essential reading for those with an interest in the contemporary history of Fiji, politics in deeply divided societies, or in military intervention in civilian politics"--Publisher's description
English.
9781921536519 1921536519
22573/ctt236fv4 JSTOR
2000-2099
Politics and government.
Society and social sciences Society and social sciences.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--World--Australian & Oceanian.
Politics and government.
Fiji--Politics and government--21st century.
Fiji--History--Coup d'état, 2006.
Fiji--History--21st century.
Fiji.
Government Politics and government History Fiji 21th century
Electronic books.
History.
DU600 / .T96 2009
996.11
Title from PDF title page (viewed June 9, 2009). "State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Program."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The enigmas of Fiji's good governance coup / 'Anxiety, uncertainty and fear in our land': Fiji's road to military coup / Fiji's December 2006 coup: Who, what, where and why? / 'This process of political readjustment': The aftermath of the 2006 Fiji Coup / The changing role of the Great Council of Chiefs / The Fiji military and ethno-nationalism: Analyzing the paradox / Swim or sink: The post-coup economy in limbo / The great roadmap charade: Electoral issues in post-coup Fiji / Religion and politics: The Christian churches and the 2006 coup in Fiji / The good, the bad and the faithful: The response by Indian religious groups / Heading for the scrap heap of history? The consequences of the coup for the Fiji labour movement / The Fiji nurses' strike / The Fiji coup six months on: The role of the media / State control and self-censorship in the media after the coup / The impact of the coup on Fiji's judiciary / The erosion of judicial independence / The rule of law and judicial independence amidst the coups and attempted coups in Fiji since 1987 / The coup d'état and the Fiji Human Rights Commission / The People's Charter: For or against? / 'Democracy' versus good governance / From fear and turmoil to the possibilities of hope and renewal once again / Resolving the current crisis in Fiji / Mythic constitutionalism: Whither Fiji's course in June 2007? / Creating a stable Fiji / Making votes count: The need for electoral reform / The impact of Fiji's 2006 coup on human and women's rights / Reflections on Fiji's 'coup culture' / Fijian Ethno-Nationalism / Ethno-Nationalism and the People's Charter / One hand clapping: Reflections on the first anniversary of Fiji's 2006 coup / Fiji's Coup Syndrome / Jon Fraenkel and Stewart Firth -- Brij V. Lal -- Jon Fraenkel -- Brij V. Lal -- Robert Norton -- Stewart Firth and Jon Fraenkel -- Satish Chand -- Jon Fraenkel -- Lynda Newland -- Jonathon Prasad -- Vijay Naidu -- Kuini Lutua -- Samisoni Pareti -- Russell Hunter -- Graham Leung -- Graham Leung -- Tupou Draunidalo -- Noel Cox -- Wadan Narsey -- Mahendra P. Chaudhry -- Laisenia Qarase -- a personal perspective / Jioji Kotobalavu -- Joni Madraiwiwi -- Joni Madraiwiwi -- Rev. Akuila Yabaki -- Virisila Buadromo -- Sandra Tarte -- Jone R. Baledrokadroka -- Jone Dakuvula -- Brij V. Lal -- Jon Fraenkel and Stewart Firth.
"This book explores the factors behind - and the implications of - the 2006 coup. It brings together contributions from leading scholars, local personalities, civil society activists, union leaders, journalists, lawyers, soldiers and politicians - including deposed Prime Ministers Laisenia Qarase and Mahendra Chaudhry. The 2006 Military Takeover in Fiji: A Coup to End All Coups? is essential reading for those with an interest in the contemporary history of Fiji, politics in deeply divided societies, or in military intervention in civilian politics"--Publisher's description
English.
9781921536519 1921536519
22573/ctt236fv4 JSTOR
2000-2099
Politics and government.
Society and social sciences Society and social sciences.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--World--Australian & Oceanian.
Politics and government.
Fiji--Politics and government--21st century.
Fiji--History--Coup d'état, 2006.
Fiji--History--21st century.
Fiji.
Government Politics and government History Fiji 21th century
Electronic books.
History.
DU600 / .T96 2009
996.11