The Caribbean: A Brief History Ed 3
Gad Heuman, "The Caribbean: A Brief History Ed 3"
English | ISBN: 1350036927 | 2018 | 300 pages | PDF | 12 MB
English | ISBN: 1350036927 | 2018 | 300 pages | PDF | 12 MB
In this new edition of his crucial introduction to Caribbean history, Gad Heuman provides a comprehensive overview of the region's history, from its earliest inhabitants to contemporary political and cultural developments. Topics covered include:
- The Amerindians
- Sugary and Slavery
- Race, Racism and Equality
- The Aftermath of Emancipation
- The Revolutionary Caribbean
- Cultures of the Caribbean
- Contemporary Themes
This third edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments in the literature, and takes into account important recent events including the rapprochement between the U.S. and Cuba, the ongoing problem of climate change and the threat of the Zika virus. The companion website, which includes chapter questions, a primary documents bibliography, a timeline and link to relevant websites, has also been updated with new material. The book considers not only the political and social struggles that have shaped the Caribbean, but also provides a sense of the development of the region's culture.
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