UH Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship - Research Library

Mauna Kea: two cultures and the Imiloa Astronomy Center

Author:
Miller, Steve
Title:
Mauna Kea: two cultures and the Imiloa Astronomy Center
Periodical:
Interdisciplinary Science Reviews
Year:
2016
Volume:
41
Pages:
222-245
Subject:
Imiloa Astronomy Center Astronomical observatories Mauna Kea controversy Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)
Summary:
The article summarized the Hawaiian history and culture since Captain Cook's arrival in Hawaii, the Hawaiian renaissance since 1970s, and a brief history of astronomy in Hawaii. Mauna Kea was brought up as "boundary work" and "boundary object" as it has different meanings in different social worlds. Imiloa Astronomy Center has been built to bridge cultural divides.
Label:
Mauna Kea - Commentary
Date:
June-September 2016
Collection:
Periodicals