Haiti: The Tumultuous History - From Pearl of the Caribbean to Broken Nation: The Tumultuous History - From Pearl of the Caribbean to Broken Nation

by Philippe Girard

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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...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0230106617

ISBN13:9780230106611

Release Date:September 2010

Publisher:St. Martin's Griffin

Length:256 Pages

Weight:0.55 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.1"

Related Subjects

Americas Caribbean & West Indies Central America Economic Conditions Economic Policy Economic Policy & Development Economics Education & Reference Haiti History

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