Faces of the Caribbean /

Faces of the Caribbean /

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Author / Creator:	Gilmore, John, 1956-
Imprint:	London : Latin America Bureau ; New York, NY : Monthly Review Press, 2000.
Description:	184 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Politics and government. Social conditions. Caribbean Area -- History. Caribbean Area -- Social conditions. Caribbean Area -- Politics and government. Caribbean Area. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4287274

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ISBN:	189936532X 9781899365326 1583670289 9781583670286
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-179) and index.
Summary:	"John Gilmore investigates the sometimes contradictory and contrasting realities of the region, from the legacy of slavery and exploitation, through to reggae and Walcott, sugar and cricket, volcanoes and the environment, Creole literature and the Anglican faith, and much more in this engaging volume. Taking a historical perspective which seeks to account for the region's similarities as well as differences, Faces of the Caribbean is an excellent introduction for the general reader as well as for students of Caribbean studies, cultural studies, and the history of the Americas."--Jacket.

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Summary:	Few areas of the world contain as much diversity - cultural, political, social - as the Caribbean. With a history marked by conquest, slavery and superpower rivalry, the region has been the scene of naval battles, pirate attacks and guerrilla uprisings. Today, in an age of globalization, the Caribbean faces new challenges: threats to its traditional agriculture and over-reliance on tourism. With the all-pervading influence of US cultural values, the islands also run the risk of losing their distinctive and multifaceted cultural identity. This book is an introduction to this region. Looking at the legacy of European conquest and inter-colonial competition, it: traces the evaluation of contemporary political systems as diverse as Cuba's and Jamaica's; follows the changing economic fortunes of the islands, from sugar producers to tourist destinations; explores the role of gender, race and ethnic identity in uniquely heterogeneous societies; and analyzes the impact of migration and foreign intervention both past and present.
Physical Description:	184 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-179) and index.
ISBN:	189936532X 9781899365326 1583670289 9781583670286