A Primer for Teaching Pacific Histories is a guide for college and high school teachers who are teaching Pacific histories for the first time or for experienced teachers who want to reinvigorate their courses. It can also serve those who are training future teachers to prepare their own syllabi, as well as teachers who want to incorporate Pacific histories into their world history courses.
Focusing on the historical interplay between genealogical knowledge and Pacific Islander genomic research, this book examines critical themes such as ancient voyaging, genetic engineering, and the impacts of nuclear testing. It addresses the legacy of eugenics and race thinking, alongside Indigenous struggles against postwar racism and anti-racism. By integrating traditional scholarship with contemporary Islander perspectives, the narrative spans diverse topics from poetry to molecular biology, providing a comprehensive overview of these complex engagements in a singular volume.