Moore (history, U. of Queensland, Australia) has written a clear and detailed account of the political and economic issues and events that led to the distressing effects caused by corruption and poor governance in the Solomon Islands in recent years. The people, issues, controversies, and motivations of the various political groups, logging companies, and government leaders are described in separate sections, providing a thorough overview of the complex political scene. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
