Island studies

Island studies, also known as nissology, ^[1] is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to analyzing islands. ^{[2] [3] [4]} Island studies examines the relationship between islands and islanders. ^{[5] [6]}

History

The International Small Island Studies Association hosted the first Island Studies Conference in 1986 at Vancouver Island. ^[7] Small Islands Information Network became one of the first places for researchers of island studies to connect. ^[7] Nissologists examine the relationship between islands and geographic isolation and climate change. ^[8] In the mid-1980s, island studies started developing as an independent academic field. ^[1] In 1992, nissologists met at the University of Prince Edward Island at the newly established Institute of Island Studies to discuss islands. ^[1] Island studies includes sociology, geology, history, political science, and philosophy. ^[1] This subject looks at the diversity and dynamic nature of islands and islanders. ^[3]

Programs

• Master of Arts in Island Studies is offered at the University of Prince Edward Island in Canada. ^[9] The program has three streams, International Relations (Island Studies) and Island Public Policy, Island Tourism, and Sustainable Island Communities. ^[9] Island Studies is also a minor at the University of Prince Edward Island. ^[2]
• Master of Literature in Island Studies is a program at the University of the Highlands and Islands. ^[10] The program is managed by the Institute for Northern Studies at the university. ^[11]

Institutions

• The Institute of Island Studies and the Island Studies Press located at the University of Prince Edward Island. ^{[12] [13]} Dr. Laurie Brinklow is the chair of the Institute of Island Studies. ^[14]
• UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability is located at the University of Prince Edward Island. ^[15] It is a partnership between the University of Prince Edward Island, the University of Malta, and UNESCO. ^[15] Dr. Jean Mitchell is the current chair of the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability. ^{[16] [17]} The chair was launched in 2016 with Dr. James Randall, and Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino as co-chairs. ^{[18] [19]}
• Center for Pacific Islands Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi is a center for island studies with a specialization in Pacific Islands. ^[20] It publishes a journal called The Contemporary Pacific. ^{[20] [21]}
• Island Institute was established in 1983 by Peter Ralston and Philip Conkling in Maine to study the islands in the state. ^[22]
• The International Scientific Council for Island Development was established in 1989 with support from UNESCO. ^[23] It is based and registered in France. ^[23]
• The OPRICentre for Island Studies is managed by the Ocean Policy Research Institute in Japan. ^[24]
• The Scottish Centre for Island Studies based in the University of the West of Scotland. ^[25]

Journals

• The Island Studies Press has been publishing the Island Studies Journal since 2006. ^[26]
• Shima is a journal published by the Southern Cross University. ^{[27] [7]} It was established by Phil Hayward. ^[7]
• International Journal of Island Affairs was a journal that was published from 1992 to 2012 by the International Scientific Council for Island Development. ^[28]
• World Environment and Island Studies is a journal published by the World Association for Island Studies and World Environment and Island Institute, Jeju National University in South Korea. ^[29]

Conferences

• The International Small Island Studies Association holds conferences on topics related to Island Studies around the world. ^[30]
• Small Island Cultures Research Initiative was established in 2004 to develop research ties between researchers working on small island based communities. ^[31] It was founded by Danny Long and Philip Hayward. ^[31]

References

1. Chang, Arturo (7 August 2022). "Islands may offer 'a glimpse of the future' and P.E.I. plays a global role in showing us how". CBC/Radio-Canada. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
2. "Island Studies | University of Prince Edward Island". UPEI. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
3. "AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLAND CULTURE STUDIES" (PDF). Shima Journal. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
4. Ginoza, Ayano, ed. (2020). The challenges of island studies. Singapore: Springer. ISBN   978-981-15-6287-7.
5. Randall, James E. (2021). An introduction to island studies. Charlottetown, PEI: Island Studies Press at UPEI. ISBN   978-1-78661-545-9.
6. Baldacchino, Godfrey, ed. (2018). The Routledge international handbook of island studies: a world of islands. Routledge international handbooks. London New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN   978-1-4724-8338-6.
7. "The proliferation of island studies". Griffith Review. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
8. "DFG Network (Homepage) | University of Tübingen". uni-tuebingen.de. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
9. "Master of Arts in Island Studies | University of Prince Edward Island". UPEI. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
10. "MLitt Island Studies". www.uhi.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
11. "Island Studies - University of the Highlands and Islands | Prospects.ac.uk". Prospects. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
12. Studies, Institute of Island. "Island Studies | UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND" . Retrieved 2023-07-04.
13. "Institute of Island Studies | Island Studies" . Retrieved 2023-07-04.
14. "About | Dr. Laurie Brinklow | Island Studies" . Retrieved 2023-11-16.
15. "About | UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability" . Retrieved 2023-07-04.
16. "Dr. Jean Mitchell named UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability". UPEI. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
17. Desk, Atlantic Briefs. "UPEI anthropology professor named UNESCO chair of island studies and sustainability | SaltWire". www.saltwire.com. Retrieved 2023-07-04.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
18. "Minister congratulates UPEI on UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability". www.princeedwardisland.ca. 2016-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
19. "University of Malta to co-chair UNESCO Island Studies and Sustainability - The Malta Independent". www.independent.com.mt. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
20. "UHM Center for Pacific Islands Studies | CPIS". hawaii.edu. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
21. Teaiwa, Teresia K (2017). "Charting Pacific (Studies) Waters: Evidence of Teaching and Learning". The Contemporary Pacific. 29 (2): 265–282. ISSN   1043-898X.
22. "Celebrating 40 Years - Island Institute". www.islandinstitute.org. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
23. "International Scientific Council for Island Development | UIA Yearbook Profile | Union of International Associations". uia.org. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
24. "About Us". The Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
25. MacColl, Kirsty (2022-04-06). "New Associate Member!". The Scottish Islands Federation. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
26. "About – Island Studies Journal [ISSN: 1715-2593]". 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
27. "Editorial Introduction - Shima (ISSN: 1834-6057)". shimajournal.org. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
28. "INSULA - International Journal of Island Affairs". www.islandvulnerability.org. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
29. "World Environment and Island Studies". islandstudies.net. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
30. "ISISA :: International Small Islands Studies Association". www.isisa.org. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
31. "About SICRI". SICRI. Retrieved 2023-07-04.