Understanding the contemporary Caribbean

Author(s)

    • Hillman, Richard S.
    • D'Agostino, Thomas J.

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Understanding the contemporary Caribbean

edited by Richard S. Hillman and Thomas J. D'Agostino

(Understanding : introductions to the states and regions of the contemporary world / Donald L. Gordon, series editor)

Lynne Rienner , I. Randle, c2003

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Designed to enhance readers' comprehension and appreciation of the traditions, influences, and common themes underlying the many differences within this complex region, this volume ranges in coverage from history to economics and politics, from the environment to ethnicity, from religion to the Caribbean diaspora. The authors' thorough yet accessible analyses should serve well as a core text for Introduction to the Caribbean and Caribbean Politics courses and as valuable background reading for visitors.

Table of Contents

Introduction - R. Hillman and T.J. D'Agostino. - A Geographic Preface - T.D. Boswell. - The Historical Context - S.J. Randall. - Caribbean Politics - T.J. D'Agostino and R. Hillman. - The Economies of the Caribbean - D.A. Pantin. - International Relations - H.M. Erisman. - The Environment and Ecology - D. McGregor. - Race, Ethnicity, and Class - D. Baronov and K. Yelvington. - Women and Development - A.L. Bolles. - Religion - L.G. Desmangles, S.D. Glazier, and J.M. Murphy. - Literature and Popular Culture - K. Meehan and P.B. Miller. - The Caribbean Diaspora - D. Conway. - Trends and Prospects - R. Hillman and A. Serbin.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA63490688
  • ISBN
    • 1555879594
    • 1555879837
  • LCCN
    2002036826
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Boulder, Colo.,Kingston, Jamaica
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 393 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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