Haiti: The Tumultuous History - From Pearl of the Caribbean to Broken Nation
Nonfiction, History, Americas, Central America, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Economic Conditions, Economic Policy
| Author: | Philippe Girard | ISBN: | 9780230112902 |
| Publisher: | St. Martin's Press | Publication: | September 14, 2010 |
| Imprint: | St. Martin's Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Philippe Girard |
| ISBN: | 9780230112902 |
| Publisher: | St. Martin's Press |
| Publication: | September 14, 2010 |
| Imprint: | St. Martin's Press |
| Language: | English |
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, 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.
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, 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.
