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Philippe Girard
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Haiti: The Tumultuous History - From Pearl of the Caribbean to Broken Nation |
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English |
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Paperback |
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256 |
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2010-09-14 |
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0230106617 |
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Palgrave Macmillan |
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0.5 pounds |
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5.16 x 0.67 x 7.87 inches |
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First Edition |
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Product Description
Why has Haiti been plagued by so many woes? Why have multiple U.S. efforts to create a stable democracy in Haiti failed so spectacularly? Philippe Girard answers these and other questions, examining how colonialism and slavery have left a legacy of racial tension, both within Haiti and internationally; Haitians remain deeply suspicious of white foriegners' motives, many of whom doubt Hatians' ability to govern themselves. He also examines how Haiti's current political instability is merely a continuation of political strife that began during the War of Independence (1791-1804). Finally, Girard explores poverty's devastating impact on contemporary Haiti and argues that Haitians--particularly home-grown dictators--bear a big share of the responsibility for their nation's troubles.
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http://bookmooch.com/0230106617 |
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