The Contemporary Caribbean by Robert B Potter
This text focuses on the contemporary economic, social, geographical, environmental and political realities of the Caribbean region. Historical aspects of the Caribbean, such as slavery, the plantation system and plantocracy are explored in order to explain the contemporary nature of, and challenges faced by, the Caribbean. The book is divided into three parts, dealing respectively with: the foundations of the Caribbean, rural and urban bases of the contemporary Caribbean, and global restructuring and the Caribbean: industry, tourism and politics.'an impressively comprehensive account of the contemporary Caribbean, linked to its historical experience'
'well-illustrated'
'a volume that wll be of interest not only to students but also to members of the development community'
DT. Edwards, Development Policy Review, 2005, 23 (1)
Robert B. Potter, David Barker, Thomas Klak, Denis Conway
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780582418530 |
| ISBN 10 | 0582418534 |
| Title | The Contemporary Caribbean |
| Author | Robert B Potter |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2004-07-15 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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