A History Of The Cuban Revolution Hardcover

Aviva Chomsky

A history of the cuban revolution presents a concise socio-historical account of the cuban revolution of 1959, an event that continues to spark debate 50 years later. * balances a comprehensive overview of the political and economic events of the revolution with a look at the revolution's social impact * provides a lively, on-the-ground look at the lives of ordinary people * features both u.S. And cuban perspectives to provide a complete and well-rounded look at the revolution and its repercussions * encourages students to understand history through the viewpoint of individuals living it * selected as a 2011 outstanding academic title by choice

1405187743

9781405187749

English

John Wiley And Sons Ltd

23 November 2010

224

Aviva Chomsky is Professor of History and Coordinator of Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Studies at Salem State College in Massachusetts. Her previous books include Linked Labor Histories: New England, Colombia, and the Making of a Global Working Class (2008), winner of the New England Council of Latin America's Best Book Prize, They Take Our Jobs! And 20 Other Myths about Immigration (2007), and West Indian Workers and the United Fruit Company in Costa Rica, 1870-1940 (1996)

approaching cuba's revolutionary experiment with third-world socialism from a decidedly sympathetic, progressive, and anti-imperialist standpoint, chomsky does not shy away from airing the revolution's dirty laundry even if she places most of the blame for its troubles squarely at the feet of its more powerful neighbor to the north. - latin american in focus: cuba (abc-clio, 2013) "this excellent short history covers a number of themes while managing to be exceptionally insightful... Chomsky brings a balanced breath of fresh air that not only informs readers but also illuminates the topic. Summing up: essential. All levels/libraries." (choice, 1 august 2011) "however, these weaknesses should not detract from what is a welcome, worthy and highly perceptive summary of the evolution of a process that is often baffling to outsiders, as well as to many cubans on the island itself. It not only avoids many familiar pitfalls but shows a perceptive eye alongside the clear sympathy." (journal of latin american studies, 2011) "the book will interest instructors and students as well as a general audience." (booknews, 1 april 2011) "an overview of the political and economic events is combined with a look at this social impact through an examination of the lives of ordinary people." (times higher education supplement, 24 february 2011) "this book is a useful textbook for undergraduate students and a welcome addition to the historiography on the cuban revolution. I would even strongly recommend it to any tourist visiting the island since it is concise, very well written, and easy to digest." (hispanic american historical review, 1 august 2012)