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Haiti in Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics, and Culture (In Focus Guides)

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Author: Charles Arthur
Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

8 reviews
Sales Rank: 395819

Media: Paperback
Pages: 99
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.4

ISBN: 1566563593
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.2940473
EAN: 9781566563598
ASIN: 1566563593

Publication Date: January 18, 2002
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Product Description
During two centuries of independence from colonial rule, Haiti has developed into a society quite distinct from those found in the rest of the region. Hollywood-derived images of black magic and Graham Greene-inspired conceptions of a "nightmare republic" do scant justice to the reality of life for those who make up the third largest population in the Caribbean. How did the slaves of France's most prosperous colony defeat the armies of Napoleon, Spain, and Britain? Why did the U.S. occupation of 1915-34 fail to establish a plantation economy in Haiti? Haiti in Focus is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to this fascinating country. The guide explores the land, history and politics, economy, society and people, culture and environment, and includes tips on where to go and what to see.

Customer Reviews:

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A Great Overview of Haiti August 13, 2009
Stuart Bensch
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This little book is very thorough, accurate, and informative. This book isn't meant for the causual globe-trotting tourist but for someone who really wants to understand Haiti. The book touches on several subjects (history, agriculture, politics, religion) and then links the subjects together in a simple but thorough way that makes sense.

It also touches on important but obscure subjects like why the well-intentioned eradication of the poor farmers' "Creole Pigs" in the 1980s led to much of the rural problems today. Or why 5 Gourdes (Haiti money) is called "one dollar", which is something that confuses new visitors.

This isn't a deep, complex book either. It's easy to read. And it doesn't seem to have any particular political bias.

If you want a good book on Haiti, this is it!

3 out of 5 stars

Not much depth but good approach February 15, 2009
Valman
Too bad the book is too short and doe not go into the details of the pre- and post- independence periods of Haiti, whiwh are crucial for the country's future to come then. Otherwise a good 1st approach to the global situation of Haiti.

4 out of 5 stars

Good overview of Haiti December 1, 2008
A. Sampson (California)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Don't purchase this book if you're looking for an in-depth travel book, an economic or cultural primer. Do purchase this book if you would like to get a general overview of Haiti, that includes a brief mention of the voodoo religion (spelled voodou in the book). It's a good starter book to learn more about the unspoken half of island of Hispanola. A quick read.

4 out of 5 stars

Haiti - a short introduction July 21, 2008
Anaiis Nin (Norway, Europe)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is a thin booklet providing a nice overview of Haitian culure, politics and history: it contains a little bit of everything, illustrated by photographs. The scope of the book is limited, however, and considering political conflicts and agenda, it has aged a bit since 2002 edition. I like the fact that the booklet invites you to further reading, including online resources. At times, I found the language a bit twisted and information a bit insufficient (which is to be expected). If you feel you're missing some general knowledge on Haiti, this is an excellent book to start with (and easy to take with you anywhere), but make sure you update yourself with the latest political issues, before making a decision to travel there. In the time of writing this review, most Western countries advise their citizens not to travel to Haiti. That being said, I think the front page photo provides a great insight ...

5 out of 5 stars

great info on Haiti July 6, 2007
A. Salgado (fitchburgh ma)
0 out of 6 found this review helpful

really comprehensive view of politics and life in haiti. useful tips for the traveler to Haiti including where to buy condoms!

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