| ID | 085151 |
| Title Proper | Transnationalism and the development of the deterritorialised Tongan nation - state |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wallis, Joanne |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Kingdom of Tonga is commonly referred to as a 'small island developing state', and is consequently said to experience challenges that hinder its development. Yet significant levels of Tongan migration - and subsequent remittances - have led commentators to challenge this pessimistic view. In particular, Tonga has been characterised as a 'deterritorialised nation-state', whereby the 'state' remains the geographically bounded territory of Tonga; while the 'nation-state' consists of all Tongans, including those overseas. This article seeks to build on previous literature to provide a detailed consideration of how the deterritorialised Tongan nation-state works in relation to the different dimensions of Tongan life. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism Vol. 8, No. 3; 2008: p408- 432 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism Vol. 8, No. 3; 2008: p408- 432 |
| Key Words | Transnationalism - Tongan ; Development - Tongan ; Deterritoralised ; Nation - State - Tongan ; Tongan |