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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]

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History

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] Island researchers 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, Island scholars met at the University of Prince Edward Island at the newly established Institute of Island Studies to discuss islands. [1] Island Studies include sociology, geology, history, political science, and philosophy. [1] Island Studies looks at the diversity and dynamic nature of islands and islanders. [3]

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