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Author | : Edwidge Danticat |
Publisher | : Akashic Books |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1936070650 |
Haiti has had a tragic history and continues to be on of the most destitute places on the planet, especially in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake. Here, however, editor Edwidge Danticat reveals that even while the subject matter remains dark, the calibre of Haitian writing is of the highest order. Features stories by Edwidge Danticat, Madison Smartt Bell, Gary Victor, Jessica Fievre, Marilene Phipps, Marie Ketsia Theodore-Pharel, Katie Ulysse, Yanick Lahens, Evelyne Trouillot, Kettly Mars, Rodney Saint-Eloi and many more.
Author | : Chantalle F. Verna |
Publisher | : Rutgers University Press |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2017-06-19 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0813585198 |
Contrary to popular notions, Haiti-U.S. relations have not only been about Haitian resistance to U.S. domination. In Haiti and the Uses of America, Chantalle F. Verna makes evident that there have been key moments of cooperation that contributed to nation-building in both countries. In the years following the U.S. occupation of Haiti (1915-1934), Haitian politicians and professionals with a cosmopolitan outlook shaped a new era in Haiti-U.S. diplomacy. Their efforts, Verna shows, helped favorable ideas about the United States, once held by a small segment of Haitian society, circulate more widely. In this way, Haitians contributed to and capitalized upon the spread of internationalism in the Americas and the larger world.
Author | : Paul Farmer |
Publisher | : Public Affairs |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 2012-07-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1610390989 |
The celebrated physician and anthropologist offers a vivid on-the-ground account of the relief effort in the aftermath of Haiti's earthquake—and issues a powerful call to action. Reprint.
Author | : Laurent Dubois |
Publisher | : Metropolitan Books |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2012-01-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0805095624 |
A passionate and insightful account by a leading historian of Haiti that traces the sources of the country's devastating present back to its turbulent and traumatic history Even before the 2010 earthquake destroyed much of the country, Haiti was known as a benighted place of poverty and corruption. Maligned and misunderstood, the nation has long been blamed by many for its own wretchedness. But as acclaimed historian Laurent Dubois makes clear, Haiti's troubled present can only be understood by examining its complex past. The country's difficulties are inextricably rooted in its founding revolution—the only successful slave revolt in the history of the world; the hostility that this rebellion generated among the colonial powers surrounding the island nation; and the intense struggle within Haiti itself to define its newfound freedom and realize its promise. Dubois vividly depicts the isolation and impoverishment that followed the 1804 uprising. He details how the crushing indemnity imposed by the former French rulers initiated a devastating cycle of debt, while frequent interventions by the United States—including a twenty-year military occupation—further undermined Haiti's independence. At the same time, Dubois shows, the internal debates about what Haiti should do with its hard-won liberty alienated the nation's leaders from the broader population, setting the stage for enduring political conflict. Yet as Dubois demonstrates, the Haitian people have never given up on their struggle for true democracy, creating a powerful culture insistent on autonomy and equality for all. Revealing what lies behind the familiar moniker of "the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere," this indispensable book illuminates the foundations on which a new Haiti might yet emerge.
Author | : Robert Lawless |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Haiti's Bad Press is an important book that focuses on the long history of bias against Haiti and Haitians by foreign observers. Robert Lawless, an anthropologist, analyzes Haitian culture and politics from its eighteenth century origins to the present day, challenging 'official' opinion.
Author | : Michel S. Laguerre |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 792 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Haiti |
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Author | : Michel S. Laguerre |
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Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1982 |
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Author | : Robert Debs Heinl |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 916 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
This text provides a history of Haiti from 1492 to the end of 1995.
Author | : Mambo Chita Tann |
Publisher | : Llewellyn Worldwide |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2012-02-08 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 0738731633 |
Haitian Vodou is a fascinating spiritual tradition rich with ceremonies and magic, songs and prayers, dances and fellowship. Yet outside of Haiti, next to no one understands this joyous and profound way of life. ln Haitian Vodou, Mambo Chita Tann explores the historical roots and contemporary practices of this unique tradition, including discussions of: Customs, beliefs, sacred spaces, and ritual objects Characteristics and behaviors of the Lwa, the spirits served by Vodou practitioners Common misconceptions such as "voodoo dolls" and the zombie phenomenon Questions and answers for attending ceremonies and getting involved in a sosyete (Vodou house) Correspondence tables, Kreyol glossary, supplemental prayer texts, and an extensive list of reference books and online resources Well-researched, comprehensive, and engaging, Haitian Vodou will be a welcome addition for people new to Haitian spirituality as well as for students, practitioners, and academics.
Author | : Yveline Alexis |
Publisher | : Rutgers University Press |
Total Pages | : 263 |
Release | : 2021-06-18 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1978815409 |
Haiti Fights Back: The Life and Legacy of Charlemagne Péralte is the first US study of the politician and caco leader (guerrilla fighter) who fought against the US occupation of Haiti from 1915-1934. Alexis locates rare multilingual sources from both nations and documents Péralte's political movement and citizens' protests. The interdisciplinary work offers a new approach to studies of the US invasion period by documenting how Caribbean people fought back.