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Perspectives on the Caribbean: A Reader in Culture, History, and Representation

ISBN: 978-1-4051-0566-8

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320 pages

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Through a comprehensive selection of classic and contemporary interdisciplinary readings, Perspectives on the Caribbean: A Reader in Culture, History and Representation presents a variety of viewpoints to further our understanding of life and culture in the Caribbean:

Highlights the major concepts and debates in the anthropology and history of the Caribbean, including its unique Anglo, French, and Hispanic communities
Provides multidisciplinary perspectives on Caribbean society that show the connections between its vibrant cultural forms, political economy, and tumultuous history
Features section introductions that put readings in context, with lists of additional suggested readings for further study
Offers an overview of the strong traditions of art, literature, music, dance, and architecture in the Caribbean
Outlines the key research in Caribbean studies from history, anthropology, sociology, linguistics, and folklore, examining classic ethnographies as well as new scholarship