This text focuses on the contemporary economic, social, geographical, environmental and political realities of the Caribbean region. The book's three parts deal respectively with: the foundations of the Caribbean, rural and urban bases of the contemporary Caribbean, and global restructuring and the Caribbean: industry, tourism and politics. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KJ; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 806. . 2004. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: The Contemporary Caribbean
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2004
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0582418534
ISBN 13: 9780582418530
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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This text focuses on the contemporary economic, social, geographical, environmental and political realities of the Caribbean region. Historical aspects of the Caribbean, such as slavery, the plantation system and plantocracy are explored in order to explain the contemporary nature of, and challenges faced by, the Caribbean. The book is divided into three parts, dealing respectively with: the foundations of the Caribbean, rural and urban bases of the contemporary Caribbean, and global restructuring and the Caribbean: industry, tourism and politics.

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Robert B. Potter, David Barker, Thomas Klak, Denis Conway

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