Haiti

von Philippe Girard

258 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Reihe: Griffin
• ISBN: 9780230106611
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.09.2010
• Größe: 210 x 141 mm
• Verlag: St. Martins Press