Cuba
A Global Studies Handbook
ABC-Clio · Print & ebook · October 3, 2007
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A historical and political survey traces Cuba from pre-Columbian times through the revolutionary period.
- Genres
- Cuban History, Caribbean & Latin American Studies, Caribbean & Latin American Politics
- Published
- ABC-Clio, October 3, 2007
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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.
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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 present-with 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.
Cuba in Reference
A historical and political survey traces Cuba from pre-Columbian times through the revolutionary period.
Come here for
- Alphabetical entries cover important people, places, and historical events.
- Short sections cover Cuban Spanish, traditions, holidays, cuisines, and organizations.
Expect
- A chart traces the development of Cuban popular music.
- A listener’s guide points to available recordings.
Where it sits
| Cuban History | 93% |
|---|---|
| Caribbean & Latin American Politics | 42% |
| Caribbean & Latin American Studies | 25% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- How Cultures Work
- Authors
- Ted A. Henken, Ted Henken
- Publisher
- ABC-Clio
- Published
- October 3, 2007
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- How Cultures Work