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In Haiti: A Slave Revolution , Haiti's slave revolution
and its continual resistance to occupation and dictatorship are recounted
through the Haitian art, poetry, photos, and essays included in this
exciting anthology. The agonies and exaltations of the country and its
people will garner the reader's empathy and illustrate why the Haitian
Revolution is still considered a threat to U.S. foreign policy. Haiti's
impact on the United States, including voodoo economics, and the effects
of U.S. embargoes against the country are discussed along with plausible
reasons for occupation. |
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Haiti in Focus explores how during two centuries
of independence from colonial rule, Haiti has developed into a society
quite distinct from those found in the rest of the region. Hollywood-derived
images of black magic and Graham Greene-inspired conceptions of a "nightmare
republic" do scant justice to the reality of life for those who make
up the third largest population in the Caribbean. How did the slaves
of France's most prosperous colony defeat the armies of Napoleon, Spain,
and Britain? Why did the U.S. occupation of 1915-34 fail to establish
a plantation economy in Haiti? Haiti in Focus is an authoritative and
up-to-date guide to this fascinating country. The guide explores the
land, history and politics, economy, society and people, culture and
environment, and includes tips on where to go and what to see. |
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Madame Dread is a compelling memoir interweaves shattering
political events with an intensely personal narrative about the Haitian
musician Klarreich eventually marries (and has a child with), who turns
out to be as enthralling and complicated as the political events she
covered. |
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Paradise Lost Why has Haiti been plagued by so many
woes? Why have multiple U.S. efforts to create a stable democracy in
Haiti failed so spectacularly? Philippe Girard answers these and other
questions, examining how colonialism and slavery have left a legacy
of racial tension, both within Haiti and internationally; Haitians remain
deeply suspicious of white foriegners' motives, many of whom doubt Hatians'
ability to govern themselves. He also examines how Haiti's current political
instability is merely a continuation of political strife that began
during the War of Independence (1791-1804). Finally, Girard explores
poverty's devastating impact on contemporary Haiti and argues that Haitians--particularly
home-grown dictators--bear a big share of the responsibility for their
nation's troubles. |
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Zombie Curse is the memoir of a dedicated doctor
battling the AIDS epidemic in Haiti does more than chronicle the story
of a horrible disease. It is a moving tribute to the abundant courage,
resilience, and dignity of a people beset by tragedy. We follow Dr.
Fournier to Haiti where he searches for ways to treat patients with
AIDS – not simply the physical symptoms, but the stereotyping and blame
heaped on both the victims and even the doctors that tend to them. In
large measure it is the generous spirit of a proud people that move
and motivate Fournier, ultimately releasing him from his own zombie
curse. |
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