Books
Reduction of the Marianas: Resettlement into Villages under the Spanish
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Once hostilities ended during the early mission period, the Spanish began resettling the population, greatly diminished by disease, into villages. The period of resettlement lasted half a century (1680-1730). This booklet explores the purpose and the process of resettlement. It also explores how the new village might be compared to the old in terms of layout and cultural practices.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
This short booklet traces in simple language island links with the past. It tries to show the general route, geographical and cultural, from island Micronesia all the way back to Africa some 50,000 years earlier. The history is broken down into five segments, although the trail sometimes fades away for long periods.
On Your Mark, Get Set... Tourism’s Take-Off in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
When Continental Air Micronesia inaugurated regular jet air service to the Trust Territory in the late 1960s, it opened commercial possibilities for islands then struggling with an uncertain political and economic future. Tourism became a distant hope as an engine for economic growth. In 1970, Continental built three new 50 room hotels in Chuuk, Palau, and the Northern Marianas and began vigorously promoting the islands as a Pacific paradise getaway destination. What happened over subsequent decades in these three island groups is the subject of this study. It offers lessons for other island nations hoping for a tourism boom today.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
German colonial rule in the region was short—30 years in the Marshalls and only 15 years everywhere else—but it made a significant impact on most island groups. This short work reviews the major accomplishments of the Germans in each island group. It also offers photographs of the period, many previously unpublished, from the German Capuchin Archives.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Pohnpei: FSM Historic Preservation Office. 96 pp. 20162016
When Cultures Clash: Revisiting the ‘Spanish-Chamorro Wars’
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The arrival of Spanish missionaries to the Marianas in 1668 was a first in Pacific Island history; it signaled the beginning of intense Western presence in the islands. The troubled years that followed, marked by intermittent outbreaks of violence, came to be known as the “Spanish-Chamorro Wars.” According to the standard textbooks, this thirty-year period was one of utter devastation–forced conversion, rapid cultural change, precipitous population decline, and loss of Chamorro identity. Or was it? This book seeks to offer a better grounded and more nuanced understanding of this critical period of initial Western contact in the Pacific.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Why are islanders so lavishly generous with food and material possessions but so guarded with information? Why do these people, unfailingly polite for the most part, laugh openly when others embarrass themselves? What does a smile mean to an islander? Making Sense of Micronesia is intended for westerners who find themselves in contact with Micronesians—as teachers, social workers, health-care providers, or simply as friends—and are puzzled by their island ways. It is for anyone struggling to make sense of cultural exchanges they don’t quite understand.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 2013. 182 pp.2013
History of the Caroline Islands
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
The history of the diocese is a journey from the first Catholic evangelization of the Carolines in the late nineteenth century up to the present day. It is a celebration of the growth of a church that has by now developed island cultural roots even as it has been brought under the leadership of Micronesians. The text is supplemented by many historical photos and a section on each of the parishes in the diocese.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
What was island religion like before the coming of Christianity? Drawing on all the sources available, this book reconstructs the old religions of re-modern Micronesia. It offers a chapter on the religious beliefs and practices of each part of Micronesia, emphasizing what is unique to that particular island group and what is shared with other places. The summary provides an overview of elements of religion that are found throughout the entire region.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Honolulu: UH Press, 2011. 286pp2011
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
This textbook on the history of the Federated States of Micronesia describes the origins of the islands and their people. It also shows how people from several different island groups have been altered by outside forces over the years and how, in the end, they have become a single nation today.
Micronesian Government: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
This textbook focuses less on how the modern democratic government operates today than on how it evolved over time. It begins with the traditional authority systems in different island groups and then tracks the changes that impacted up to the present.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Pohnpei: FSM Department of Education, 2008. 315 pp.2008
The Catholic Church in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
A simply told story of the founding and growth of the Catholic Church in each island group, with lists of missionary personnel, local clergy, and parish churches appended. This book was prepared for the centennial of the church in each island group.
The New Shape of Old Island Cultures
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
How have Micronesian cultures changed since World War II? This book presents a pointed synthesis of important changes from the Marshall Islands to Palau, ranging from family structure, land and gender roles to the cultural treatment of life events (birth, marriage, death). This book draws on the author's own real-life experiences and anthropological literature.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 2001. 198 pp.2001
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
The sunken Japanese fleet in Chuuk has become a world famous diving attraction for scuba enthusiasts. The sunken ships, bombed during the US counteroffensive against Japan in 1944, constitute a museum and a valuable asset for the Federated States of Micronesia. This book is an introduction to this museum, as well as to the events that produced the museum and the efforts that have made to preserve it from the depredations of humans and nature.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
The volume, covering the period from 1886 to 1986, presents the drama of social change in Micronesia under four flags: Spanish, German, Japanese and American. The book chronicles the attempt of each administration to bring the “blessings of civilization” and the varied responses of island people.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1995. 467 pp.1995
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
The fifty year period between 1690 and 1740 is extremely significant in the history of the Mariana Islands, although it has heretofore received little scholarly attention. Utilizing contemporary letters and reports penned by Jesuit missionaries who served in the islands, this book examines the major events of this period and their effects on traditional Chamorro society.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Saipan: CNMI Divison of Historical Preservation, 1989. 78pp.1989
The First Taint of Civilization
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
A spirited tale of early exchanges between Micronesians and the West–from early Spanish explorers through 19th century whalers, traders, missionaries and beachcombers to the warship captains that planted the first foreign flags on the islands.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1983. 365 pp.1983
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
This coffee-table book is well illustrated with photos and drawings depicting the islands’ journey to modern times. Introductory essays link first-hand accounts by foreigners describing what they saw or did in the islands. The book embraces 400 years of history, from Magellan to US naval administration in early 1950s.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Saipan 1980. 365 pp.1980
articles
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Human dignity as understood from a Micronesian perspective,
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Overview of introduction and shaping of Christianity in the Pacific
The Chamorro Village After Resettlement: The New and the Old
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Spanish resettlement of the Marianas population into villages.
Deep in the Bloodstream: Historical Ties of the Marianas with the Philippines
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Review of the links between the Philippines and the Marianas through history.
Mission in the Marianas, In I Estoria-ta: Guam, the Marianas and Chamorro Culture
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Brief review of the first missionaries in the Marianas and their impact on society.
The FSM Education Sector and the Compact
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Recent educational statistics on FSM and the economic support needed in the future from the US
National College with a Global Mission
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
History of the College of Micronesia, FSM, during its first 25 years.
Suicide in FSM: A New Direction
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Analysis of recent suicide among FSM people at home and on Guam.
The Open Ocean: The Future of Foreign Aid in the Pacific
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Ways in which the small Compact nations might support themselves in the future.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Findings on mentally ill patients in FSM 25 years later.
Survey of Suicide Over the Last Half-Century: Update on Suicide in FSM
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Study of suicide in FSM and on Guam 2000-2015. 19 pages with tables.
Review of Drug and Alcohol Use Over Time: Federated States of Micronesia 1997-2012
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Comparative rates of drug and alcohol use in FSM. 12 pages with tables.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The major threat to the environment in the Pacific is the desperate need for economic growth.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Listing of major archives and libraries with print and visual materials on Micronesia.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Makes the case for dialog between post modernists and traditionalists.
Pathway across the Pacific–and More
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Security in the Pacific as seen from the viewpoint of island nations.
The Early Spanish Period in the Marianas, 1668-1698: Eight Theses
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Addresses commonly held myths about the early Spanish period.
Micronesians on the Move: Eastward and Upward Bound
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Summary of a survey of FSM migrants along with a brief history of post-Compact migration.
Pacific Island Nations: How Viable Are Their Economies?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Are Pacific Island nations waging a losing battle in their attempt to create self-supporting economies?
Christianity in Micronesia: The Interplay between Church and Culture
Francis X. Hezel
An overview of what Christianity has brought to the islands
Survey of FSM Migrants to the US Including Guam and CNMI
Francis X. Hezel
Survey of the FSM migrant population together with their living conditions and financial status.
Christianity and Violence in the Pacific
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Weighs whether Christianity in the Pacific has contributed to or diminished violence in the islands.
Religion in the Marshall Islands
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
A brief review of the main features of religious practice and belief in the Marshalls from traditional to modern times.
Disease in Micronesia: A Historical Survey
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Review of the disease patterns and their effect on mortality over two centuries of contact with the West.
A Life at the Edge of the World
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
American Jesuits in Micronesia and their mission as seen by one Jesuit.
The Cultural Revolution of the 1960s in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
The impact of the cash economy on the family and other social institutions in the islands.
The Man Who was Reputed to be King: David Dean O'Keefe
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Life of the best known trader in the Western Carolines in the 19th century.
Is That the Best You Can Do? A Tale of Two Micronesian Economies
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Evolution of the economies of FSM and the Marshalls over forty years and our expectations for self-reliance.
Keeping The Information Flow Open: A Key Condition for Good Government in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Cultural practices limit transparency and accountability in the islands.
Integration of Catholicism into Guam and its People
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Brief look at the assimilation of Spanish Catholicism and Chamorro culture.
An Overview of the FSM Economy
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
A forecast of FSM's economic future for the next twenty years and beyond.
Thoughts on Community Colleges in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Brief history of the origins of community colleges and suggestions on how they might face the future.
WHO Mental Health Research in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Serious mental illness in Micronesia as presented in four different studies.
Chuuk: Caricature of an Island
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Memorial of a Jesuit to his 25 years on Chuuk.
Health in Micronesia through the Years
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
The transition from infectious diseases to the era of non-communicable diseases.
Examining the consequences of the Money Economy in the Pacific
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
If a growing economy will produce social changes, islanders should anticipate these consequences when making economic choices.
Stepping Stones to Somewhere Else
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Brief description of the social and political context of the church’s work in the islands.
German Catholic Missions in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
German Capuchins in the Carolines and Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in the Marshalls and their contributions.
Suicide on Guam: Putting It in Historical Perspective
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Brief historical review of suicide on Guam.
Statistics on Education in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Statistical data on the schools and their performance throughout the region.
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Description of MicSem, its mission, and its accomplishments.
American Anthropology's Contribution to Social Problems Research in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Review of the contribution of American anthropologists to research on social problems in Micronesia.
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Summary essay on a discussion held on the purpose of public education.
The Unmaking of the Micronesian Family
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Changes in the family structure and the social problems that have stemmed from them.
Alcohol and Drug Use in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Data on the use of alcohol and drugs by Marshallese based on survey.
Alcohol and Drug Use in the Federated States of Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Data on the use of alcohol and drugs by Micronesians based on survey.
Sustainable Human Development in the Federated States of Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ, with Edwin Q.P. Petteys and Deborah L. Chang
Overview of political, social and economic conditions in FSM.
Joseph A. Flear
Observations on the sociocultural aspects of Health Care Delivery in Micronesia
Introduction to Francisco Garcia's Life of Diego Luis de San Vitores
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Offers a brief glimpse of the historical context of San Vitores’ work on Guam.
New Trends in Micronesian Migration
Francis X. Hezel, SJ, with Michael Levin
Survey of changing patterns of migration ten years after the Compact.
Distribution of Spirit Possession and Trance in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ, with Jay Dobbin
Maps the history of spirit possession and trance throughout the region.
In Search of a Talking Point on Human Rights
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Human rights language, as a product of Western development, may require translation into more terms more compatible with island cultures.
The Struggle for Justice...But Under Whose Terms?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The goals of the struggle for justice can be better achieved by using island terms.
A Second Look at FSM Migration to Guam
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Review of migration data in view of a recent Guam bill to limit welfare benefits to migrants.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Essay on the pre-christian religions in Micronesia.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Historical sketch of the Jesuit mission through the 20th century.
Possession and Trance in Chuuk
Francis X. Hezel, SJ, with Jay Dobbin
Traces the evolution of spirit possession in Chuuk from planned to spontaneous, while showing the changes in how possession functions.
When the Wind Blows, the Islands will Rock
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
A critical look at the new religious movements in the Pacific.
Changes in the Pohnpeian Family: 1950-1990
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Summary of research on the changes in basic social institutions on Pohnpei after the war.
The Changing Family in Chuuk: 1950-1990
Francis X. Hezel, SJ, with Innocente Oneisom
Summary of research on the changes in basic social institutions in Chuuk after the war.
Schizophrenia and Chronic Mental Illness in Micronesia: An Epidemiological Survey
Francis X. Hezel, SJ, with Michael Wylie
Survey of mental illness throughout FSM, Palau and the Marshalls.
The Expensive Taste for Modernity: Caroline and Marshall Islands
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Review of the major economic changes in the islands throughout their history, highlighting some of the social and political consequences.
The Cruel Dilemma: Money Economies in the Pacific
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The ways in which a cash economy impacts on island life and how the church might respond.
Spirit Possession in Chuuk: A Socio-Cultural Interpretation
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Explains Chuukese spirit possession as a cultural strategy for dealing with family problems.
Recolonizing Islands and Decolonizing History
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Reflections on the historiography of the Pacific.
The Price of Education in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Schools are a costly feature of modern society and have negative consequences on the islands’ struggling economies.
The Great Flight Northward: FSM Migration to Guam
Francis X. Hezel, SJ, with Thomas McGrath
Analysis of migration to Guam during the first years of the Compact.
What Can We Do to Prevent Suicide?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Suggestions for suicide prevention strategies.
Suicide in the Micronesian Family
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The changes in the extended family brought about by the rise of the cash economy contributed to the rise in suicide.
New Directions in Pacific History: A Practitioner's Critical View
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Reactions to the new canons governing Pacific history.
From Conquest to Colonization: Spain in the Marianas 1690-1740
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
History of the later period of Spanish rule in the Marianas.
Let's Have the Meal Today Rather Than the Fishing Industry Tomorrow
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Local governments are perpetuating the old habits of spending for consumption money that could be used for economic development.
Serving the Poor in Micronesia: One Approach
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The church’s mission of working with the poor sometimes involves public education.
The Effects of Modernization on Three Areas of Island Life
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Modernization imposes difficult choices, especially regarding gender equality, fairness to those outside the family, and balance of concern between the household and the extended family.
In Search of the Social Roots of Mental Pathology in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The high rates of mental illness and suicide might be related to stress generated by cultural conflict and change.
Micronesian Emigration: The Brain Drain in Palau, Marshalls and the Federated States
Francis X. Hezel, SJ, with Michael Levin
Historical survey of migration from the early trusteeship.
Historical Sketch of the Caroline-Marshall Mission of the New York Province
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Brief history of the Jesuit mission in Micronesia from the end of World War II.
Truk Suicide Epidemic and Social Change
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Explains the causes and psychodynamics of Micronesian suicide.
How Much is Enough? US Aid and Free Association
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Island governments are neglecting the long-range vision of self-reliance in their attempt to gain access to US federal programs.
Schools in Micronesia Prior to American Administration
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
History of the growth of education in Micronesia up to World War II.
In the Aftermath of the Education Expolosion
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Results of the follow-up survey of all Chuukese high school graduates done in 1984.
Journey of Faith: Blessed Diego of the Marianas
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Short biography of Diego Luis de San Vitores.
A Brief Economic History of Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
History of the cash economy through the colonial period to the end of trusteeship with figures and tables of exports and imports.
Cultural Patterns in Trukese Sucide
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presents the close cultural pattern in suicides among Chuukese.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Account of the deaths of the 20 Jesuits who were killed in the course of their missionary work in the islands.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Summary of a conference on youth drinking in the islands.
From Conversion to Conquest: The Early Spanish Mission in the Marianas
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
History of the Marianas from the arrival of missionaries to the end of the fighting between Spanish and Chamorros.
Yesterday's Myths, Today's Realities
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The old dreams of self-reliance are yielding to the demands for more jobs and consumer goods.
The New Formula for Self-Reliance
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Islanders today have come to believe that self-reliance does not require any cutback in lifestyle or the flow of money into the islands.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Account of hostilities in 1565 between Spanish on the San Lucas and Chuukese people.
The Education Explosion in Chuuk
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Results of a survey of all high school graduates showing the rapid expansion of education in Chuuk.
Looking Ahead to the End of the Trusteeship, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Summary of Micronesia’s Compact negotiations with the US.
The Role of the Beachcombers in the Caroline Islands
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Beachcombers served different functions, depending on the island on which they resided.
Indigenization as a Missionary Goal in the Caroline-Marshall Islands
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Traces the route to inculturation for Protestant and Catholic churches.
The Anthropologist and Social Problems in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The articles lists six major social problems that could profitably be researched by anthropologists.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The immediate pay-off often blinds people to the long-term social, economic or political effects.
Ghosts of the Past...A Vision of the Future
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Article on Xavier High School and its history on its 25th anniversary.
The Micronesian Dilemma: How to Support Expensive Habits and Still Run the Household
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Is the new affluence of the islands putting the hope of independence beyond reach?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Early attempt to offer data about the initial stages of the suicide explosion.
In Search of a Home: Colonial Education in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The dynamics of education can alienate the young from their own society, while sharpening their awareness of this alienation.
Micronesia's Education for Self-Government: Frolicking in the Backyard?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The government-run political education program has sacrificed passion and competing views in its effort to be non-partisan.
A Yankee Trader in Yap: Crayton Philo Holcomb
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
History of the life and work of Holcomb on Yap.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Micronesia’s real poverty consists in the affluence that could diminish its national pride.
Recent Theories of the Relationship between Education and Development
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Brief review of four different theories of the interface between education and development.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The importance of giving parents understanding and ownership of what happens in the process of education.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Account of the visit of a French naval expedition to Chuuk in early 19th century.
Reflections on Micronesia's Economy
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Data on employment, wages, education, and imports shows the islands moving away from self-reliance.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The elementary school is the largest economic factor in the village throughout the islands.
A Sad Tale of Long Ago: How Magic Signs were Brought to a Far-off Island
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Fable telling how a people lost their sense of their cultural past after long contact with outsiders.
The Beginnings of Foreign Contact in Truk
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
History of Western impact on Chuuk through the 19th century.
The First European Visit to Truk
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Translation from Spanish of the report of the visit of San Lucas in 1564.
Early European Contact with the Western Carolines: 1525-1750
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Account of Arellano’s stopover in Chuuk in 1565.
Westernization of Truk: A Backward Glance
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
History of Western impact on Chuuk through the 19th century.
Spanish Capuchins in the Carolines
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
A history of mission efforts by the Spanish Capuchins from 1885 to the end of the 19th century.
Self-support of Programs and Institutions of the Catholic Church
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Self-support by local people of their church may increase their self-esteem.
Catholic Missions in the Carolines and Marshall Islands
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
A historical and bibliographic survey of the Catholic missions in Micronesia.
The Creation of a Colony: The Paradox of Economic Aid to Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Trends of a larger US subsidy during the 1960 might lead to permanent colonial status of Micronesia.
Micronesian Counselors
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Personal reflection on how the church and its mission has changed during a lifetime.
C.L. Cheshire
Island development today could learn from the past: the importance of trading partnerships and self-enforced contracts.
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
How can reform of the failing education system be carried out in an island group where pressures abound to keep good teachers and bad teachers alike? There are tried and tested methods that will help, the author suggests.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
An expatriate teacher explains the cultural lessons learned during his long stay in the islands.
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Accurate Statistics are essential for mapping out progress and fixing future goals
The Role of Culture in Economic Development
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
The playing field is not level when it comes to economic development, for cultural values and attitudes give some societies a head start.
Francis X. Hezel, S. J.
Waves surges for two successive years have damaged the food supply in outer atolls and threaten even more in the future.
Arthur Leger, S.J.
An educator describes a three-week summer retreat for Chuuk public school principals, its dynamics and some of the outcomes.
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Suggestions on priority areas for the FSM Government: health, education, care of the outer islands, economic development, monitoring progress through data collection, and social problems.
Cultural Revolution Of The 60's
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
The rapid increase of dollars and jobs in the 1960s led to structural changes whose impacts are still being felt.
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
A brief history of the integration of Christian churches into island cultures, highlighting the changes on both in the course of this process.
What's Happened to All Our College Graduates?
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
An essay on why college students abroad have become fewer over the last 30 years, why this can hurt the islands, and what can be done about it.
Ben Namakin
What does climate change mean, what are its impacts on the islands, and what can we do about it?
The Rules of the Road in Chuuk
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
The financial and political crisis in Chuuk stems from the shortcuts that people take to get what they need from the government, thus adding to the confusion.
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
A look at the disease, its impact on the islands so far, and suggestions on what might be done to reduce the risk.
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Politics in the islands has been elevated to a new art form, while drifting from the ideal of public service.
A Tuna Industry in Micronesia?
Peter Wilson
The case for launching a large fishing industry in the islands despite a long list of past failures.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
As in America, the individual is being liberated from kin and community in Micronesia.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ and Eugenia Samuel
Report on a visit to Micronesian communities in the US with reflections on lessons learned.
Renewable Energy For Micronesia
Doug Kelly
Suggestions for practical alternatives to fossil fuel for island people.
Major Scott Nicloy
A frank discussion of the problems faced by gays and lesbians in the islands.
Who Will Own Business in Majuro
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Study of how Chinese immigrants have become dominant in business on Majuro and what effects this is having on the local population.
Major Scott Nicloy
A clergyman reports on how church leaders can take advantage of their flock.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The article challenges seven popular beliefs about the economy of FSM.
Call to Arms: Micronesians in the Military
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
What is the strong appeal of the US military to island youth, and how do they fare when they join?
Neil Poulin, SJ
Humorous account of a priest’s adventures on a trip through the Yap outer islands.
Cultural Loss: How Real is the Threat?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
If culture is more than material items and outward behavior, perhaps the threat of cultural loss is exaggerated.
Micronesian Governments: A View from the Outside
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
A presentation of the Findings of Transparency International reports on FSM, Palau and the Marshalls.
Peeking Into the Public Process
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Public access to government information conflicts with cultural views of how information is shared.
Health in Micronesia Over the Years
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
A historical survey of the change in types of illness during the 19th and 20th centuries
Do We Really Need Land Registration in the Marshalls?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Assessment of the problems in recording and registering land weighed against its benefits
The Clam Industry in the Marshalls
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
History of the clam industry and the problems encountered along the way.
The Chuuk Problem: At the Foot of the Political Pyramid
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Argument that Chuuk’s political impasse stems from its fragmented traditional authority system.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Critique of the FSM bill proposing to grant amnesty to public officials prosecuted for corruption.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Explores the change in family dynamics and its impact on the growing suicide rate in the islands.
An Alternative Strategy for Developing a Micronesian Export Industry
C.L. Cheshire
An inventory of factors to be considered before opening an export business in the islands.
The Silent Cry For Help: Spouse Abuse in Micronesia
Eugenia Samuel
Description of the extent of wife-beating today and how cultural changes have given rise to it.
Power or Partnership? Making Compact II Work
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
A critique of the US strong-arm stance as the terms of the next Compact are negotiated.
Rough Seas Ahead: The FSM Economy During Compact II
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
A forecast of FSM’s economic future for the next twenty years and beyond.
Eugenia Samuel
A study of teenage pregnancy throughout Micronesia.
Augustine Kohler and Eugenia Samuel
Reviews the problems that Micronesian emigrants face when moving to the US for jobs and education.
A Close Look at the Proposed Amendments to the FSM Constitution
John R. Haglelgam
An impartial review of the pros and cons of each of the 14 proposed constitutional amendments.
Spoiled Tuna: A Fishing Industry Gone Bad
Matthew Jacobs
Review of the recent history of the fishing industry in FSM and impact of the losses on the country.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Over-reliance on the courts to settle disputes, even though traditional means are available.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Why island societies with effective conflict resolution needs a western-style law system.
Business and Family in Micronesia
C.L. Cheshire
Compilation of best practices for balancing kin obligations with what is needed to make a business work.
Insuring Our Health: Financing Health Care in the FSM
Marcus H. Samo
How to fashion an insurance program that will relieve the government’s heavy burden of medical costs.
Feast and Famine: US Assistance and the Compact Funding Outlook
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
US funding assistance to FSM for the next two years and the Compact funding outlook.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
A review of some of the best public elementary schools in the region and a look at what makes them work.
The Myth of Education: A Second Look
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Education once offered the promise of good jobs, and even now it offers other rich rewards.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Highlights the best schools throughout the region on the basis of test scores and other data.
What Should Our Schools Be Doing?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Is the goal of education to provide academic skills, manpower training, or cultural preservation?
Why I Can't Get A Loan...and Probably Shouldn't Anyway!
C.L. Cheshire
Helping prospective businessmen draw up a business plan for a loan may be a bad idea
Becoming a Professional Victim
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Argues that the Marshall Islands’ lawsuit against Big Tobacco could be more damaging than the cigarettes they smoked.
Here's Where We're Headed. Which Way Should We Be Going?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ and Hilda Heine
A review of what the numbers say about the directions of the Micronesian governments.
Land: Public Use and Regulation
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Discussion of the importance of land for public service and the problems of acquiring it.
Teach Our Children Well: A Look At Our Public Elementary Schools in Pohnpei
Jasmine Johnson
What are the factors most responsible for success in public elementary schools on Pohnpei?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Land in the islands is a treasure that can be left unused or invested for future prosperity.
Bringing Health Care to the People: A Look at Dispensaries in the FSM
Eugenia A. Samuel and Marcus H. Samo
A critical look at how dispensaries operate in the FSM.
Land: Is It Time For a Change in Direction?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Land is a priceless cultural inheritance, but it can also be used for future development.
Why Don't Our Government Offices Work?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Explanation of how cultural values and attitudes obstruct the creation of a government bureaucracy.
Sustainable Human Developement in Micronesia
Jay Dobbin and Francis X. Hezel, SJ
A review of the economic situation and of development possibilities in the future.
A Hibiscus In the Wind: The Micronesian Chief and His People
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Chiefs had obligations toward their people as well as the other way around.
Micronesian Migration Since World War II
Jay Dobbin and Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Selection of short articles by different authors on migration from the islands to Guam and the US.
Jay Dobbin
Selection of articles on marijuana in Chuuk, gas sniffing in Chuuk, and ice use in CNMI.
Anthropology's Contribution to Social Problems Research in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Anthropologists’ attempts to situate social problems in the context of cultural change.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Report from a two-day conference on land problems in Chuuk.
Changes in Family Structure Leading to Alcoholism, Suicide, and Child Abuse
Donald H. Rubinstein
Anthropological view of how culture change in the family brings about social problems.
The Changing Family In Chuuk: 1950-1999
Innocente I. Oneisom
Summary of research done on changes in family structure and practice in Chuuk.
Social Isolation, Cultural Competence, and Disability in the Carolines
Mac Marshall
How physical disability is understood and dealt with in the islands.
Seberiano Barnabas and Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Summary of research done on changes in family structure and practice on Pohnpei.
Spirit Possession in Chuuk: Socio-Cultural Interpretation
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Summary of research done on the ways in which spirit possession is used as a means of dealing with family problems.
Culture in Crisis: Trends in the Pacific Today
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Review of problem areas in the Pacific resulting from social change.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Report on the findings of a study of serious mental illness throughout the region.
Kokan: Youthful Female Runaways in the Marshalls
Dennis T.P. Keene
Report on a study of young Marshallese women who left their families to become prostitutes.
Neglect, Physical Abuse, and Sexual Molestation in Palau
Richard Shewman
Report on a study of physical and sexual abuse in Palauan families.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The rise of alcohol use among the young and its effects on society
What Can We Do to Prevent Suicide?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Suggestions regarding methods of preventing suicide among the young.
Effects of Modernization on Three Areas of Island Life
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Modernization poses difficult choices for people, especially regarding gender equality, fairness to those outside the family, and balance of concern between the household and the extended family.
Innocente I. Oneisom
Report on a study done on the extent, cost and effects of marijuana use in Chuuk.
Child Abuse and Neglect in Micronesia
Mariano N. Marcus
Report on a study of child abuse and neglect in Chuuk, Pohnpei, Yap and Palau.
Chuuk's Violence: Then and Now
Innocente I. Oneisom
The pattern of homicide in Chuuk has changed over a century: today more of the violence is done against family members.
Micsem Discussion
The Taste of Pork: Congressional Funds for Development
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
The pros and cons of the pork barrel funds long appropriated by FSM Congress.
Your New Business Doesn't Have to Fail
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Promise and problems in setting up a private business in Micronesia.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Causes of Vitamin deficiency, extent of the problem, and strategies for dealing with it.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Discussion on the purposes of education in Micronesia.
Revenue Sharing Between the States and National Government
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Revenue sharing may be needed in view of the states' financial problems.
The YTK Proposal and the Future of Fishing in Pohnpei
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Japanese proposal to establish a large fishing industry on Pohnpei may threaten other fishing interests.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Discussion of a recent decision by Pohnpei Utilities Corporation to raise power and water rates.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Discussion of the need for a population policy and the strong cultural forces against limiting family size.
Casino Gambling: Should it Be Allowed?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
The pros and cons of legalizing casino gambling to stimulate development on Pohnpei.
Freedom of Information: Who Has a Right to What?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Freedom of press can provide important information to the public, but it can also do social damage in a Pacific society.
What Can We Do to Improve Our Schools?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Improvement of education does not begin with money so much as good leadership and other factors.
How Good is Our Health Care in FSM
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Primary health care emphasizing preventive health and a health insurance program would improve health care greatly.
Domestic Violence in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
With the breakdown of social mechanisms that once protected women, new means of protecting them from harm will have to be found.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Explores the current status of foreign investment and debt in FSM
Relations Between Pohnpei State and FSM
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Tensions between Pohnpei and the national government are linked to land rights, allocation of funds, and authority.
Where Do Traditional Leaders Fit in Today's Society?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Traditional leaders have a distinct function, but can not easily be absorbed into the modern authority system.
Is There a Place for Foreigners in Micronesia Today?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
How can foreigners be integrated into Micronesian society better than they are at present?
Women's Role in Micronesia: Then and Now
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Many of the traditional roles of women have eroded with modernization, raising the question of how adjustments can be made.
What Can We Do to Promote Private Business
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Exploration of ways in which the private sector in the economy could be helped to expand.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Educating a generation to become financially self-reliant cannot be accomplished by the schools alone.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
What will the FSM Government do to promote economic development and self-reliance before the end of the Compact funding period?
Is the Congress of FSM Becoming Too Powerful?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
The concentration of power in FSM Congress might make it the dominant force in the national government.
What's the Fishing Industry Doing for FSM?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Comparative look at benefits from fishing rights fees and the local fishing industry in FSM
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Reconciling the need for economic development with social change in Yap.
Population Pressure and The Church's Response
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Does rapid population growth in Chuuk warrant a serious attempt to limit family size?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
The radical change that has occurred in the organization of the Palauan family demands adjustments within the family.
Faith, Culture and Democracy in Truk
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Discussion of the fit between democracy and traditional authority in Chuuk, and how the church can help mediate.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Discussion of the shifting values that have been caused by family change in Yap.
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Changes in many of the most important Palauan customs demand a response today by Palauans.
talks
Value-Driven and Success-Focused
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at LDS conference on Human Dignity in Hawaii
Human Dignity through the Eyes of a Catholic Missionary
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at LDS conference on Human Dignity in Hawaii
PIALA--Its Mission and Where to Start
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation to Pacific Island Association of Libraries and Archives, Guam
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Homily at Santa Barbara Church, Guam, on the Golden Anniversary of Ordination
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation given at Sophia University, Tokyo
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at 25th Anniversary of Founding of COM-FSM
Nationhood in the Pacific and its Challenges
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at ELDP program on Guam
Seven Thoughts on Education from a Lifelong Learner
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at Pacific Education Conference, Palau
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at Public Health Conference, Guam.
Religious Rights and Threatened Nations
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at Brigham Young University
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at Catholic Men痴 Conference, Guam
FSM--Thirty Years of Independence
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation on FSM Law Day/Independence Day, Guam
Can You Really Do It All By Yourselves
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at Guam Social Workers Conference
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at University of Guam
Micronesia--Resources, Research, Protection
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at Historic Preservation Office Symposium on Pohnpei
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Address at book launch at Historic Preservation Office, Pohnpei.
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at Yap Homecoming Day
German Colonial Experience in Micronesia--What We Can Learn from It
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at East-West Center, Hawaii
Deepening a Sense of History in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at the Historic Preservation Office conference on Pohnpei
Early Spanish Period in the Marianas--Eight Theses
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at Marianas History Conference on Saipan
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation to Pacific Bishops on Guam
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation in Palau
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation for the Marianas Humanities Council
Setting an Agenda--Quilting the Patches and Stitching them Together
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Keynote address at the Marianas History Conference on Saipan
What We Really Need from You--Rhetoric and Reality in External Relations
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation given at What Can We Learn Symposium in Suva, Fiji
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation given in Palau
Digital Information Flow--In and Out
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at Sasakawa Foundation symposium Tokyo
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Talk to educators on Pohnpei
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Talk at the Micronesian Cultural Exchange Festival, Honolulu
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation given throughout the region
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation given on Guam
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Talk to Youth Summit on Saipan
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation to Catholic Church group
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Powerpoint presentation, with Chris Lightfoot, on various islands in Micronesia
Micronesian Milieu--Myths and Facts about Change Today
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Catholic Church workshop
A Close-up Look at What's Happening in Paradise
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at University of Hawaii
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation on Guam
Alcohol and Drug Use in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at SAMHSA symposium in Los Angeles
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation on Saipan
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation on Saipan
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at the National Suicide Prevention Training Workshop, Majuro
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Address to the Association of Pacific Island Legislators, Pohnpei
Introduction to Palau Population Issues
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at the Palau National Population Policy Leadership Conference
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at the Interagency Conference on Childhood, Palau
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Keynote address at PREL Conference
Preparing for the Year 2001--Kosrae Economic Summit
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at the Kosrae State Economic Summit
How to Prepare for the Year 2001–Pohnpei Leadership Conference
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Pohnpei Leadership Conference
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation given on Pohnpei
Culture in Crisis--Trends in the Church and Society in the Pacific
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation to the CEPAC-CCJD Symposium, American Samoa
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at University of the South Pacific, Fiji
Commerce, Christianity and Colonialism in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation given in Chicago