Raśl Castro and the New Cuba: A Close-Up View of Change Contributor(s): Abrahams, Harlan (Author), Lopez-Levy, Arturo (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786465271 ISBN-13: 9780786465279 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Regional Studies - Political Science | World - General - History | Caribbean & West Indies - Cuba |
Dewey: 972.910 |
LCCN: 2011035281 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.85 lbs) 252 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Caribbean & West Indies - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In 2006, Fidel Castro yielded power over Cuba to his younger brother Raul, making him the first new president of the island nation in nearly five decades. Raul has ushered in many changes and reforms, including allowing open criticism of the government, lifting the ban on personal electronics, and allowing farmers to purchase their own equipment. This timely work weaves together expert analysis with narrative accounts from current Cuban citizens to explore the economic, political, legal, and social changes occurring in Cuba under Raul Castro's presidency. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. |