Description
A thorough examination of the history of Cuba, focusing primarily on the period from the revolution in 1959 to the present day.
This historical overview connects significant events from Cuba's past with the country's current social and political changes. Author Clifford L. Staten reviews the changing landscape of Cuba and explores subjects such as the relationship between the domestic and international political economy of Cuba; the successes and failures of Castro's revolution; the importance of the U.S. role in Cuban politics and commerce; and the problems associated with an agricultural fiscal structure based upon sugar. The revised edition includes additional biographies of key figures from recent history and an expanded bibliography of notable resources. Updated content features a look at censorship issues with the rise of the Internet and social media in Cuba and the transfer of power to Raul Castro in 2006. Other topics include Spanish colonialism, the struggle for independence, Castro's revolution, the Cold War, and the impact of globalization.Author: Clifford L. Staten Ph D.
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: 03/24/2015
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.20w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781610698412
ISBN10: 161069841X
BISAC Categories:
- History | Caribbean & West Indies | Cuba
About the Author
Clifford L. Staten, PhD, is professor of political science and international studies at Indiana University Southeast.