Pacific populations are becoming younger and this 'youth bulge'is often perceived as a
dangerous precursor to civil unrest. Yet young people are also a valuable resource holding
exciting potential for the future of island nations. Addressing these conflicting views of youth,
this volume presents ethnographic case studies of young people from across the Pacific and
the diaspora. Moving beyond the typical focus on 'youth problems' in reports by Pacific
governments and development agencies, the authors examine the highly diverse lives and …