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During the colonial period, Pacific Islanders' acceptance of clothing was seen by Europeans as a civilizing sign. By tracing the diverse responses to the imposition of dress upon Pacific Islanders, this book profoundly challenges Western assumptions about the place of cloth in culture.Colchester, Chloë is the author of 'Clothing the Pacific' with ISBN 9781859736715 and ISBN 1859736718.
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