The Pacific Science Board in Micronesia: Science,Government, and Conservation on the Post-War Pacific Frontier |
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| Authors: | Kroll Gary |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of History, Plattsburgh State University, 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, USA |
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| Abstract: | This article examines the planningand execution of scientific field work in thepost-war Micronesian Trust Territory, under theaegis of the Pacific Science Board (within theNational Research Council). It argues that thework of the PSB can be characterized as both`big natural history', and routine `frontierscience' in that scientific expertise wasintended to aid in managing the Trust. It alsoexamines the limitations of scientists whostruggled to extend American conservation andpreservation strategies on distant Pacificfrontier territories. |
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