Cuba - A Global Studies Handbook

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 Handbook offers 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. 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.>

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.

Product details

• Authors: Ted Henken, Ted A Henken, Ted A. Henken, Henken Ted A.
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.10.2007
• EAN: 9781851099849
• ISBN: 978-1-85109-984-9
• No. of pages: 608
• Series: Global Studies: Latin America and the Caribbean Series; Global Studies: Latin America; Global Studies: Latin America & the Caribbean; Global Studies: Latin America & the Caribbean; Global Studies: Latin America
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / General, Geography and World Cultures: Countries and Regions