Cuba: A Global Studies Handbook (Global Studies: Latin America & the Caribbean) - Hardcover

Henken, Ted A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851099840 ISBN 13: 9781851099849

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 2007

Synopsis

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.

· A useful reference section provides a descriptive alphabetical listing of specific information on important people, places, and historical events, as well as sections on Cuban Spanish, etiquette, national habits and traditions, cuisine, holidays, and important organizations

· Includes a detailed chronology of Cuban history from pre-Columbian times to the present, with emphasis on the revolutionary triumph of the late 1950s and early 1960s, Castro's enduring Communist regime, and the economic crisis of the "special period" that began in Cuba in 1990

About this title

Book Description:

Despite its small size, Cuba has often had a large presence on the global stage. Its far-from-homogenous society, sophisticated music and culture, and volatile relations with the United States—as well as the uncertainty surrounding the inevitable post-Castro era—make it the focal point for the world's attention and a source of fascination for all kinds of readers.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1851099840
• ISBN 13: 9781851099849
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 608