A Continent of Islands: Searching for the Caribbean Destiny

A Continent of Islands: Searching for the Caribbean Destiny

by Mark Kurlansky (Author)

Synopsis

In this richly detailed portrait of the individual countries and peoples of the Caribbean, Mark Kurlansky brings to life a society and culture often kept hidden from foreigners,the arts, history, politics, and economics of the region, as well as the vivid day-to-day lives of its citizens. From the Newyoriccans of Levittown, Puerto Rico to the state-salaried popular musicians of Cuba to the practitioners of good political hurricanemanship (who know how to stretch statistics to bring in relief funds), A Continent of Islands paints portraits that will prove equally fascinating to tourists who know the Caribbean only as a string of beach resorts, and to readers curious about U.S. efforts to influence its neighbours.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 340
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Published: 28 Feb 1993

ISBN 10: 0201622319
ISBN 13: 9780201622317

Author Bio
Mark Kurlansky has reported on the Caribbean for the Chicago Tribune, The New York Times Magazine, and many other publications.