Haiti: The Tumultuous History - From Pearl of the Caribbean to Broken Nation
The Tumultuous History - From Pearl of the Caribbean to Broken Nation
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ISBN-13:
9780230106611
Veröffentl:
2010
Erscheinungsdatum:
14.09.2010
Seiten:
256
Autor:
Philippe Girard
Gewicht:
235 g
Format:
210x141x22 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
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, in Haiti: The Tumultuous History, 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.
A historical look at Haiti that provides optimism for a better future
Introduction * The Pearl of the Antilles: Haiti in Colonial Times (1492-1791) * Did Haiti Save the United States?: The Haitian Revolution and the Early American Republic (1791-1804) * Ideal and Pariah: Haiti after Independence (1804-1915) * American Colony: Haiti During the First U.S. Occupation (1915-1934) * Under Papa Doc's Spell: Haiti in the Cold War (1957-1986) * A Glimmer of Hope: The First Aristide Presidency (1990-1991) * The Haitian Invasion of the United States: Haitian Boat People (1991-1994) * In Our Backyard: The Second U.S. Invasion of Haiti (1994) * Beyond the Mountains, More Mountains: The International Community's Failed Development Program in Haiti (1995-1997) * Bayonets Are Made of Steel, Constitutions of Paper: Haiti's Growing Political Instability (1997-2004) * Here We Go Again: Aristide Overthrown (2004) * Conclusion: Is There Any Hope for Haiti?
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