Description
Book SynopsisIn 'Caribbean Contours' eight leading scholars in the humanities and the social sciences survey the history, politics, economics, demography, and culture of the Caribbean to provide an authoritative yet accessible introduction to this complex and geographically fragmented region.
Trade ReviewThis book is truly pan-Caribbean in scope and approach... The contributors, who know the region well and are generally leading scholars in their field, succeed in surveying diverse aspects of Caribbean life with sensitivity, erudition, and a proper respect for the complexity of theirsubject. -- Bridget Brereton Hispanic American Historical Review
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Chapter 1. A Political Profile in the Caribbean
Chapter 2. "Race" and Color in the Caribbean
Chapter 3. Sugar in the Caribbean: Turning Sunshine into Money
Chapter 4. From Plantations to Peasantries in the Caribbean
Chapter 5. A Linguistic Perspective on the Caribbean
Chapter 6. The Caribbean as a Musical Region
Chapter 7. The Contemporary Caribbean: A General Overview
Notes on the Contributors
List of Books in the Series
