The most complete bibliography yet compiled of scientific references in both Japanese and Western languages pertaining to Micronesia. Organized by subjects into sections on botany, zoology, geology and mineralogy, limnology, oceanography, geophysics, medicine, anthropology and ethnology, and geography. Complete key to publications cited lists Japanese entries by their translated titles, with corresponding Romaji titles and publishers.

A core title for individuals interested in Pacific history and historiography.