Wai Pasifika

Overview

In this beautifully written and stunningly illustrated book, David Young focuses on the increasingly endangered resource of freshwater, and what so-called developed societies can learn from the indigenous voices of the Pacific. Combining nineteenth century and indigenous sources with a selection of modern studies and his own personal encounters, Young keeps a human face on the key issue of water. He confirms that the gift of indigenous people to their colonisers is that they offer systematic and different concepts of being in, and experiencing, nature.

Reviews

"For a long time David Young has been one of the clearest and most respected writers on New Zealand ecology, a champion for what its people hold in trust." —Vincent O'Sullivan

Author Biography

David Young is one of New Zealand's most respected environmental authors, who has published widely in essays, articles, magazines, and books.