Faces of the Caribbean

Name: Faces of the Caribbean
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ISBN: 9781583670286

ISBN-10: 1583670289

ISBN-13: 9781583670286

Edition: 2000

Authors: John Gilmore

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Faces of the Caribbean seeks to investigate the story behind the stock images of this unique region of sea and islands sandwiched between the New World continents. Acclaimed Caribbean expert John Gilmore gives an overview of the region and the complex historical forces that have shaped its extraordinary diversity and creativity. He examines the legacy of slavery and exploitation, reggae as cultural phenomenon and growth industry, the impact of Derek Walcott, sugar and cricket, volcanoes and the environment, Creole literature, the Anglican faith, and much more in this engaging volume. Faces of the Caribbean follows the acclaimed format of Faces of Latin America and offers a very readable…

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Monthly Review Press
Publication date: 4/1/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 216
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English

JOHN GILMORE teaches history at the Centre for Caribbean Studies at the University of Warwick in Coventry, Warwickshire, UK.