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    Western Samoa and American Samoa : history, culture and communication
    (Honolulu, HI : East-West Communication Institute, East-West Center, 1980) Runeborg, Ruth E. ; East-West Communication Institute
    Informed decisions on implementation of new communication systems are better made with a thorough understanding of the society's existing patterns of communication and their interrelationship with political, social and economic factors in historical context. This paper provides necessary background information for both Western Samoa and American Samoa based on the existing literature. It is a first step in providing essential information for future field research projects that will explore communication behavior.
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    The Marshall Islands : history, culture and communication
    (Honolulu, HI : East-West Communication Institute, East-West Center, 1980) Runeborg, Ruth E. ; East-West Communication Institute
    Policy decisions about communication system resources are an important part of controlled development in any society. Informed decisions are better made with a thorough understanding of the society's existing patterns of communication and their interrelationship with political, social and economic factors in historical context. This paper will present a concise historical overview of Marshallese culture. The purpose is to provide the essential background, based on existing literature, for future field research projects that will explore communication behavior.
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    The kingdom of Tonga : history, culture and communication
    (Honolulu, HI : East-West Communication Institute, East-West Center, 1980) Runeborg, Ruth E. ; East-West Communication Institute
    Policy decisions about communication system resources are an important part of controlled development in any society. Such decisions, to be most effective, should be based on a thorough understanding of the society's existing patterns of communication and how they are interrelated with political, social and economic factors in historical context. This paper will present a concise historical overview of Tongan culture. The purpose is to provide the essential background, based on existing literature, for future field research projects that will explore communication behavior.
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    Radio in Tonga : impact of modern communications technology in a changing traditional society
    (Honolulu, HI : East-West Communication Institute, East-West Center, 1982) Fusimalohi, S. Tavake ; East-West Communication Institute
    This report views radio as a Tongan social institution and attempts to place it into perspective as a vital part of society. It is the result of a six-months' field study, and it also draws on the author's experience as Manager of the Broadcasting Commission, responsible for the day-to-day operation of the medium. The attempt has been made to balance the facts and figures concerning the history and the current organization of radio broadcasting in Tonga, viewed from the production aide of the microphone, with an investigation of how the listeners make use of the radio and how they are affected by it.--Intro.