American Samoa, and Western Samoa, under the aegis of New Zealand since World War I, and more recently independent, the author has treated each in its own section of the book. The reader-viewer gains an impression of the differences that exist between the two Samoas, partly geographical, partly social. One is able to detect the American influence underlying the way of life of the people of Tutuila. To say what photographs cannot, Richard Goodman has collaborated with Gregory Reithmaier, and provided text that elaborates what the pictures attempt to depict. Richard Goodman discusses the topography, the economics, the politics of the two Samoas. He talks, too, about the people, their fa'a Samoa (their Samoana), their peculiar system of village government by the matai system; their work and their recreation; he shows how European customs and the use of money have tended to confuse the Samoan whose customs did not include the

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use of money for barter or the possession of it as a sign of wealth and social standing. In appendices he discusses the flora and the fauna of the islands, and attempts to trace the origin of the Samoan people. It is perhaps fitting that on the last page the authors have included the words and music of a line from a Samoan song of farewell. The words ring very true— ‘Oh, I never will forget you, Samoa …’

THE POPULATION PROBLEM THE OPTIONS OPEN TO NEW ZEALAND What is happening here; the issues of future population size and migration policies; zero population growth (immediate; family replacement only; declining fertility/long-run zero growth); likely trends; resources; pollution; environmental aspects; full equality for all immigrants; assimilation; policy options. ALL these and related issues are fully and frankly examined in the REPORT of the TARGETS ADVISORY GROUP on POPULATION and MIGRATION. This Report, well tabled, includes TAG comments on major issues raised by various organisations following an interim report in December 1972. The TAG is an independent advisory body to the NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, which issues this Report. The TAG's chairman is Mr A. R. LOW, Governor of the Reserve Bank. Other members include representatives of the FOL, Federated Farmers and the Manufacturers' Federation. The Report is on sale at all Government Printing Office bookshops (Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin) or you may order through your local bookseller. Price: 75 cents.