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Book SynopsisWhat are the dimensions and patterns emerging in the culture of Hawaii today? Return to Paradise uses a sociological analysis to examine the structural, historical, interpersonal, and contemporary patterns present in the Hawaiian Islands. By focusing on both third and fourth generation Japanese-Americans, Wooden provides insight into the dimensions of local culture. Relying on first-hand accounts from college-age youths, Return to Paradise examines the subtle changes that have occurred in Hawaii''s young people. Other issues explored include the fluctuating economic and social impact of tourism, and the presence of an emerging global identity. Wooden updates and expands the discussion presented in his earlier work, What Price Paradise? Changing Patterns in Hawaii (University Press of America, 1981).
Trade Review...both convincing and devoid of an overabundance of social science jargon. -- Wayne Patterson,
Explorations in Sights and Sounds
...a contribution to those interested in the people of Hawaii. He has taken a complex issue and analyzed it into selected categories which helps the reader understand current social patterns and concerns in Hawaii. -- Gordon Pi'ianai'a, PACIFIC STUDIES
A unique and perceptive account of what it means to be a 'local' in Hawaii today. Wooden's work will serve as a valuable resource for developing instruments to assess local identification in Hawaii. -- Dr. Gerald M. Meredith, University of Hawaii at Manoa
A major contribution in the sociology of the young and ethnic relations. Those who read this will understand the local youth culture and have some insight into the inter-ethnic and inter-generational conflict in Hawaii. -- A. Didrick Castberg, University of Hawaii at Hilo
A major contribution in the sociology of the young and ethnic relations. Those who read this will understand the local youth culture and have some insight into the inter-ethnic and inter-generational conflict in Hawaii. -- A. Didrick Castberg, University of Hawaii at Hilo
...both convincing and devoid of an overabundance of social science jargon. -- Wayne Patterson, Explorations in Sights and Sounds
...a contribution to those interested in the people of Hawaii. He has taken a complex issue and analyzed it into selected categories which helps the reader understand current social patterns and concerns in Hawaii. -- Gordon Pi'ianai'a, PACIFIC STUDIES
A unique and perceptive account of what it means to be a 'local' in Hawaii today. Wooden's work will serve as a valuable resource for developing instruments to assess "local" identification in Hawaii. -- Dr. Gerald M. Meredith, University of Hawaii at Manoa
