The Contemporary Caribbean
Download or Read eBook The Contemporary Caribbean PDF written by Robert B. Potter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Robert B. Potter |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 619 |
Release | : 2015-07-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317875987 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317875982 |
Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Contemporary Caribbean by : Robert B. Potter
Book excerpt: 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.