Introduction to Caribbean Politics

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The text is structured and presented around core concepts used to analyse Caribbean politics and political systems. Understanding of each concept is aided and enriched by selected readings from both published works as well as original articles specially commissioned for this book.

By: Cynthia Barrow Giles

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Description

This is an introductory text for students if Caribbean Politics at the undergraduate level.  It provides a broad historical sweep from the slave era to the contemporary period, characterised by issues of structural adjustments and globalisation, and in between, the years of worker revolt and protest.

The text is structured and presented around core concepts used to analyse Caribbean politics and political systems. Understanding of each concept is aided and enriched by selected readings from both published works as well as original articles specially commissioned for this book.

Summaries of the key concepts are discussed in each section, and questions provided to aid readers’ understanding, suggestions for further reading and a self-assessment section.

Additional information

Weight 2 lbs
Dimensions 9 × 7 in
ISBN

978-976-637-049-7

Binding

Paperback

Page Count

302

Publication date

2002

Contents

  1. Imperialism: Colonialism, Neo-colonialism and Recolonisation
  2. Struggles of the Working Class People
  3. The Politics of Constitutional Decolonisation and the Westminster Model
  4. Party Systems and Electoral Politics in the Region
  5. Trade unionism in the Commonwealth Caribbean
  6. The Politics of Change
  7. Regional Integration: Economic and Political Aspects

About the Author

Cynthia Barrow Giles is a Lecturer in the Department of Government, Sociology and Social Work at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.

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