The Contemporary Caribbean: History, Life and Culture Since 1945

by Olwyn M. Blouet

When Americans seek an escape from the worries and dilemmas of everyday life, the crystal blue waters and white sands of the Caribbean islands seem like the answer to a prayer. Yet this image of a tourist's paradise hides a tumultuous history marked by strife and division over race, political power, and economic inequality. Olwyn Blouet explores the story of "the Caribbean" over the last 50 years, revealing it to be a region positioned at the heart...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861893132
• ISBN13: 9781861893130
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"