Island studies explained

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. 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. In 1992, Island scholars met at the University of Prince Edward Island at the newly established Institute of Island Studies to discuss islands. Island Studies include sociology, geology, history, political science, and philosophy. Island Studies looks at the diversity and dynamic nature of islands and islanders.

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. Island Studies is also a minor at the University of Prince Edward Island.
• 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]} Dr. Laurie Brinklow is the chair of the Institute of Island Studies.^[14]
• UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability is located at the University of Prince Edward Island.^[15] It is a partnership between the University of Prince Edward Island, the University of Malta, and UNESCO. Dr. Jean Mitchell is the current chair of the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability.^{[16] [17]} The chair was launched in 2016 with Dr. James Randall, and Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino as co-chairs.^{[18] [19]}
• Center for Pacific Islands Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi is a center for island studies with a specialization in Pacific Islands.^[20] It publishes a journal called The Contemporary Pacific.^[21]
• Island Institute was established in 1983 by Peter Ralston and Philip Conkling in Maine to study the islands in the state.^[22]
• The International Scientific Council for Island Development was established in 1989 with support from UNESCO.^[23] It is based and registered in France.
• The OPRI Centre for Island Studies is managed by the Ocean Policy Research Institute in Japan.^[24]
• The Scottish Centre for Island Studies based in the University of the West of Scotland.^[25]

Journals

• The Island Studies Press has been publishing the Island Studies Journal since 2006.^[26] The journal has 27 on the H-index.^[27]
• Shima is a journal published by the Southern Cross University.^[28] It was established by Dr Phil Hayward.
• International Journal of Island Affairs was a journal that published from 1992 to 2012 by the International Scientific Council for Island Development.^[29]
• 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.^[30]

Conferences

• The International Small Island Studies Association holds conferences on topics related to Island Studies around the world.^[31]
• Small Island Cultures Research Initiative was established in 2004 to develop research ties between researchers working on small island based communities.^[32] It was founded by Danny Long and Philip Hayward.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chang . Arturo . 7 August 2022 . Islands may offer 'a glimpse of the future' and P.E.I. plays a global role in showing us how . 4 July 2023 . CBC/Radio-Canada.
2. Web site: Island Studies University of Prince Edward Island . 2023-07-04 . UPEI . en.
3. Web site: AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLAND CULTURE STUDIES . 4 July 2023 . Shima Journal.
4. Book: The challenges of island studies . 2020 . Springer . 978-981-15-6287-7 . Ginoza . Ayano . Singapore.
5. Book: Randall, James E. . An introduction to island studies . 2021 . Island Studies Press at UPEI . 978-1-78661-545-9 . Charlottetown, PEI.
6. Book: The Routledge international handbook of island studies: a world of islands . 2018 . Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group . 978-1-4724-8338-6 . Baldacchino . Godfrey . Routledge international handbooks . London New York.
7. Web site: The proliferation of island studies . 2023-07-04 . Griffith Review . en-US.
8. Web site: DFG Network (Homepage) University of Tübingen . 2023-07-04 . uni-tuebingen.de.
9. Web site: Master of Arts in Island Studies University of Prince Edward Island . 2023-07-04 . UPEI . en.
10. Web site: MLitt Island Studies . 2023-07-04 . www.uhi.ac.uk.
11. Web site: Island Studies - University of the Highlands and Islands Prospects.ac.uk . 2023-07-04 . Prospects . en.
12. Web site: Studies . Institute of Island . Island Studies UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND . 2023-07-04 . en-CA.
13. Web site: Institute of Island Studies Island Studies . 2023-07-04 . en-CA.
14. Web site: About Dr. Laurie Brinklow Island Studies . 2023-11-16 . en-CA.
15. Web site: About UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability . 2023-07-04 . en-US.
16. Web site: Dr. Jean Mitchell named UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability . 2023-07-04 . UPEI . en.
17. Web site: Desk . Atlantic Briefs . UPEI anthropology professor named UNESCO chair of island studies and sustainability SaltWire . 2023-07-04 . www.saltwire.com . en.
18. Web site: 2016-07-26 . Minister congratulates UPEI on UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability . 2023-07-04 . www.princeedwardisland.ca.
19. Web site: University of Malta to co-chair UNESCO Island Studies and Sustainability - The Malta Independent . 2023-07-04 . www.independent.com.mt.
20. Web site: UHM Center for Pacific Islands Studies CPIS . 2023-07-04 . hawaii.edu.
21. Teaiwa . Teresia K . 2017 . Charting Pacific (Studies) Waters: Evidence of Teaching and Learning . The Contemporary Pacific . 29 . 2 . 265–282 . 1043-898X.
22. Web site: Celebrating 40 Years - Island Institute . 2023-07-04 . www.islandinstitute.org . en-US.
23. Web site: International Scientific Council for Island Development UIA Yearbook Profile Union of International Associations . 2023-07-04 . uia.org.
24. Web site: About Us . 4 July 2023 . The Sasakawa Peace Foundation.
25. Web site: MacColl . Kirsty . 2022-04-06 . New Associate Member! . 2023-07-04 . The Scottish Islands Federation . en-GB.
26. Web site: 2021-11-21 . About – Island Studies Journal [ISSN: 1715-2593] ]. 2023-07-04 . en-GB.
27. Web site: Island Studies Journal . 2023-07-04 . www.scimagojr.com.
28. Web site: Editorial Introduction - Shima (ISSN: 1834-6057) . 2023-07-04 . shimajournal.org.
29. Web site: INSULA - International Journal of Island Affairs . 2023-07-04 . www.islandvulnerability.org.
30. Web site: World Environment and Island Studies . 2023-07-04 . islandstudies.net.
31. Web site: ISISA :: International Small Islands Studies Association . 2023-07-04 . www.isisa.org.
32. Web site: About SICRI . 2023-07-04 . SICRI . en.