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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive history of US-Latin American solidarity from the Haitian Revolution to the present day. Striffler engages with the latest cutting-edge critical literature on the rise of the human rights paradigm. The author is an accomplished Latin-Americanist & US Labour scholar, involved in Latin American solidarity for over two decades.
Trade Review'An extraordinarily important book. I know no one better equipped or positioned to examine this important stream of US politics' -- Adolph Reed, University of Pennsylvania 'A brilliant introduction to the history of Latin American solidarity movement building, perfect for classrooms and workshops. Striffler has written a jargon-free study of the struggle to build solidarity across borders in the Americas' -- Paul Ortiz, author of 'An African American and Latinx History of the United States' 'An indispensable guide for how to be in a world dominated by a form of capitalism that is fast making its peace with fascism' -- Greg Grandin, New York University, author of 'Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City' 'A masterful account of US and Latin American solidarity. Exploring multiple strands of 20th century internationalism and incisive in its argumentation, Solidarity pushes us to think about what a radical, left internationalism might look like today' -- Lesley Gill, Professor of Anthropology, Vanderbilt University
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. US Empire, Anti-Imperialism, and Revolution 2. The Caribbean Under US Occupation 3. The Cuban Revolution and the Cold War 4. South American Dictatorships and the Rise of Human Rights 5. Central American Solidarity in Reagan's America 6. NAFTA, Fair Trade, and Globalisation 7. Zapatistas and Global Justice 8. Corporate Campaigns and Sweatshop Activism Conclusion
