Land and Power in Hawaii
The Democratic Years
By George Cooper and Gavan Daws
University of Hawaii Press
Land and Power in Hawaii describes a pervasive way of conducting private and public affairs in which state and local office holders throughout Hawaii took their personal financial interests into account in their actions as public officials.
The closest thing there is to a definitive text on politics in modern Hawaii... This will be a valuable source for the long-term observer and a necessity for newcomers wanting to understand local politics...
The most important book published in Hawaii within recent memory.
Packed with relevant facts: how politicians voted on land issues, how officials were connected with investment groups.... For every Hawaii voter and taxpayer, it’s solid advice.
