The Contemporary Caribbean

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Synopsis

This text focuses on the contemporary economic, social, geographical, environmental and political realities of the Caribbean region. Historical aspects of the Caribbean, such as slavery, the plantation system and plantocracy are explored in order to explain the contemporary nature of, and challenges faced by, the Caribbean. The book is divided into three parts, dealing respectively with: the foundations of the Caribbean, rural and urban bases of the contemporary Caribbean, and global restructuring and the Caribbean: industry, tourism and politics.

Book details

Author:
Robert B. Potter, David Barker, Thomas Klak, Denis Conway
ISBN:
9781317875994
Related ISBNs:
9780582418530, 9780582418530, 9781138135369, 9781315838144
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
528
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2018-02-05
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2003
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Social Studies