This fascinating work provides an enlightening guided tour of the island of Cuba's historical, political, economic, and sociocultural development from the pre-Columbian period to the present.
Cuba: A Global Studies Handbookoffers a revealing look at a nation that, in its ongoing pursuit of freedom, has been a colonial pawn, a neocolonial paradise for corrupt politicians and dictators, an alluring vacation destination, a defiant Communist holdout and embarrassing thorn in the side of the powerful United States.
Drawing heavily on his own research and experiences on the island, the author follows Cuba's political, economic, and sociocultural development from the pre-Columbian period to the presentwith an emphasis on the revolutionary period. The book's reference section includes alphabetically organized entries on important people, places, and historical events, as well as shorter sections on Cuban Spanish, national traditions and holidays, cuisines, and important organizations. Also featured is a chart tracing the development of Cuban popular music and a listener's guide to some of the best available recordings.
Ted A. Henken, PhD, is assistant professor of Black and Hispanic studies and sociology/anthropology at Baruch College, City University of New York, New York, NY.
Cuba: A Global Studies Handbookis an especially appropriate addition to academic and community library International Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists. Midwest Book Review
Cuba: A Global Studies Handbookis recommended for large public and all academic libraries. Reference & User Services Quarterly
This handbook on Cuba is recommended for geography and business collections in public and academic libraries. ARBA
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