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Cuba

A Different America

Wilber A Chaffee editor Gary Prevost editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield

Published:19th Jan '89

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This well-balanced and objective work attempts to present the reality of contemporary Cuban life, particularly the social progress that the Cuban government has made over the past quarter-century. All the authors, who are from various backgrounds and have a wide range of expertise, have visited Cuba and investigated particular aspects of Cuban society.

. . . does much to explain the present legitimacy of the revolution. . . . presents illuminating vignettes of Cuban life and thoughtful commentaries on selected aspects of political, economic, social and cultural change. The chapters dealing with architecture and building, health and medicine, and art and culture are especially recommended....will appeal to those approaching Cuba for the first time or seeking further information on selected facets of social and cultural affairs. * International Affairs *

ISBN: 9780847675036

Dimensions: 244mm x 157mm x 18mm

Weight: 503g

200 pages