Island studies, also known as Nissology,[1] is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to analyzing Islands.[2][3][4] Island studies examines the relationship between islands and islanders.[5][6]
International Small Island Studies Association hosted the first Island Studies Conference in 1986 at Vancouver Island.[7] Small Islands Information Network became one of the first places for researchers of island studies to connect.[7] Island researchers examine the relationship between Islands and geographic isolation and climate change.[8] In the mid-1980s, Island Studies started developing as an independent academic field.[1] In 1992, Island scholars met at the University of Prince Edward Island at the newly established Institute of Island Studies to discuss islands.[1] Island Studies include sociology, geology, history, political science, and philosophy.[1] Island Studies looks at the diversity and dynamic nature of islands and islanders.[3]