Haiti : a guide to the people, politics and culture /

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Arthur, Charles, 1960-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Latin America Bureau : Interlink Books, 2002.
Colección:OJJDP in focus.
Temas:
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Developing & Emerging Countries.
Civilization.
Economic history.
Politics and government.
Social conditions.
Haiti > Social conditions.
Haiti > History.
Haiti > Economic conditions.
Haiti > Politics and government.
Haiti > Civilization.
Haiti > Guidebooks.
Haïti > Conditions sociales.
Haïti > Histoire.
Haïti > Conditions économiques.
Haïti > Politique et gouvernement.
Haiti.
Guidebooks.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Land and people. Roots of the Haitian people ; Independent but divided ; The new interior ; Deforestation ; The "Republic of Port-au-Prince" ; Haiti's towns and cities ; The border ; Haitians today
  • 2. History. The Tainos ; Spanish colonization ; Division, slavery, and revolution ; How the revolution was won ; Toussaint L'Ouverture ; Independence and dependence ; US occupation ; The Duvalier dictatorships ; A popular movement for change ; Intervention
  • 3. Society. Education ; Health ; Non-governmental organizations ; The churches ; Human rights ; Justice ; Cocaine ; The diaspora
  • 4. The economy. Agriculture in decline ; Traditional exports ; Fishing and mining ; Tourism ; The urban economy ; Assembly operations ; The informal sector ; Foreign aid ; Structural adjustment ; The future ; Agrarian reform ; Crafts and tourism
  • 5. Politics. The Ti Legliz : the Little Church ; Popular grassroots organizations ; Aristade ; The exile effect ; The political parties ; International relations ; The future
  • 6. Culture. Religious beliefs ; Vodou ; Artistic expression ; Music ; Literature ; Sport.

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