Fiji Before the Storm Elections and the Politics of Development

Collection of essays examining the politics and dynamics of the 1999 election in Fiji and the role of key individuals and institutions in producing the outcome that led to the Speight crisis of May 2000. Began as a series of workshops and seminars held at Australian National University. Considers the impact of constitutional change and debate 1990-1997. Includes tables and figures, map, notes on contributors, glossary, references and index. Editor is Professor of History and Director of the Centre for the Contempoary Pacific at the Australian National University.