Patrick Vinton Kirch is professor of anthropology at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, and professor emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley.
Archaeology has assumed the role of combining all the evidence on
Polynesian prehistory into a coherent pattern. Patrick Kirch has
done this for Hawaii with distinction. His book is clearly written,
carefully organized, abundantly illustrated, and handsomely
produced volume.... A timely and much needed contribution.--
"Hawaiian Journal of History"
With the publishing of this well-written, profusely illustrated
book, Kirch has made a valuable contribution to Hawaiian and
Pacific archaeological studies.... A necessary book for all Pacific
scholars.-- "Journal of Polynesian Studies"
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