Island studies

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]

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]

Programs
  • Master of Arts in Island Studies is offered at the University of Prince Edward Island in Canada.[9] The program has three streams, International Relations (Island Studies) and Island Public Policy, Island Tourism, and Sustainable Island Communities.[9] Island Studies is also a minor at the University of Prince Edward Island.[2]
  • Master of Literature in Island Studies is a program at the University of the Highlands and Islands.[10] The program is managed by the Institute for Northern Studies at the university.[11]

Institutions
  • The Institute of Island Studies and the Island Studies Press located at the University of Prince Edward Island.[12][13]
  • UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability is located at the University of Prince Edward Island.[14] It is a partnership between the University of Prince Edward Island, the University of Malta, and UNESCO.[14] Dr. Jean Mitchell is the current chair of the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability.[15][16] The chair was launched in 2016 with Dr. James Randall, and Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino as co-chairs.[17][18]
  • Center for Pacific Islands Studies at the University of Hawai‘i is a center for island studies with a specialization in Pacific Islands.[19] It publishes a journal called the The Contemporary Pacific.[19][20]
  • Island Institute was established in 1983 by Peter Ralston and Philip Conkling in Maine to study the islands in the state.[21]
  • The International Scientific Council for Island Development was established in 1989 with support from UNESCO.[22] It is based and registered in France.[22]
  • The OPRI Centre for Island Studies is managed by the Ocean Policy Research Institute in Japan.[23]
  • The Scottish Centre for Island Studies based in the University of the West of Scotland.[24]

Journals
  • The Island Studies Press has been publishing the Island Studies Journal since 2006.[25] The journal has 27 on the H-index.[26]
  • Shima is a journal published by the Southern Cross University.[27][7] It was established by Dr Phil Hayward.[7]
  • International Journal of Island Affairs was a journal that published from 1992 to 2012 by the International Scientific Council for Island Development.[28]
  • World Environment and Island Studies is a journal published by the World Association for Island Studies and World Environment and Island Institute, Jeju National University in South Korea.[29]

Conferences
  • The International Small Island Studies Association holds conferences on topics related to Island Studies around the world.[30]
  • Small Island Cultures Research Initiative was established in 2004 to develop research ties between researchers working on small island based communities.[31] It was founded by Danny Long and Philip Hayward.[31]

References
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  3. "AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLAND CULTURE STUDIES" (PDF). Shima Journal. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  4. Ginoza, Ayano, ed. (2020). The challenges of island studies. Singapore: Springer. ISBN 978-981-15-6287-7.
  5. Randall, James E. (2021). An introduction to island studies. Charlottetown, PEI: Island Studies Press at UPEI. ISBN 978-1-78661-545-9.
  6. Baldacchino, Godfrey, ed. (2018). The Routledge international handbook of island studies: a world of islands. Routledge international handbooks. London New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN 978-1-4724-8338-6.
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  14. "About | UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability". Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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  16. Desk, Atlantic Briefs. "UPEI anthropology professor named UNESCO chair of island studies and sustainability | SaltWire". www.saltwire.com. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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  18. "University of Malta to co-chair UNESCO Island Studies and Sustainability - The Malta Independent". www.independent.com.mt. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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  20. Teaiwa, Teresia K (2017). "Charting Pacific (Studies) Waters: Evidence of Teaching and Learning". The Contemporary Pacific. 29 (2): 265–282. ISSN 1043-898X.
  21. "Celebrating 40 Years - Island Institute". www.islandinstitute.org. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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  23. "About Us". The Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  24. MacColl, Kirsty (2022-04-06). "New Associate Member!". The Scottish Islands Federation. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  25. "About – Island Studies Journal [ISSN: 1715-2593]". 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  26. "Island Studies Journal". www.scimagojr.com. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  27. "Editorial Introduction - Shima (ISSN: 1834-6057)". shimajournal.org. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  28. "INSULA - International Journal of Island Affairs". www.islandvulnerability.org. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  29. "World Environment and Island Studies". islandstudies.net. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  30. "ISISA :: International Small Islands Studies Association". www.isisa.org. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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