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Word across the Water
American Protestant Missionaries, Pacific Worlds, and the Making of Imperial Histories
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- 336 pages
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Exploring the interactions between American missionaries and the cultures of Hawaii and the Philippines, this comparative history delves into the missionaries' interpretations and influences on local society during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It highlights the complexities of cultural exchange and the impact of religious missions on both regions, providing insights into the broader implications of American expansionism and the nuances of cross-cultural engagement.
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Word across the Water, Tom Smith
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- 2024
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- Title
- Word across the Water
- Subtitle
- American Protestant Missionaries, Pacific Worlds, and the Making of Imperial Histories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tom Smith
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Publisher
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9781501777417
- Category
- World history, Geography / Topography, Esotericism and Religion, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Exploring the interactions between American missionaries and the cultures of Hawaii and the Philippines, this comparative history delves into the missionaries' interpretations and influences on local society during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It highlights the complexities of cultural exchange and the impact of religious missions on both regions, providing insights into the broader implications of American expansionism and the nuances of cross-cultural engagement.