Haiti's New Dictatorship: The Coup, the Earthquake and the UN Occupation

by Justin Podur

Book Overview

In 1804 Haiti became the world's first independent black Republic following a slave revolution. 200 years later, ravaged by colonialism and violence, it was placed under UN military occupation.

Haiti's New Dictatorship charts the country's recent history, from the 2004 coup against President Aristide to the devastating 2010 earthquake, revealing a shocking story of abuse and indifference by international forces. Justin Podur unmasks...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745332579
• ISBN13: 9780745332574
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.3"