The book delves into the historical factors contributing to Haiti's persistent underdevelopment from the late seventeenth century onward. It examines various socio-economic and political elements that have shaped the nation's trajectory, providing a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by Haiti throughout its history. By exploring these root causes, the author aims to shed light on the complexities surrounding the country's current state and its ongoing struggles for progress.
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- 2019
- 2019
Focusing on Haiti's role in the "New World Order," this critical study analyzes the challenges faced by its "democratic revolution" and explores the potential for meaningful social change. The author delves into the political and social dynamics that shape Haiti's current landscape, offering insights into its struggles and future possibilities.
- 2019
Rethinking the Haitian Revolution
- 184 pages
- 7 hours of reading
This important book provides a critical reinterpretation of the Haitian Revolution and its aftermath. Alex Dupuy evaluates the French colonial context of Saint-Domingue and then Haiti, the achievements and limitations of the revolution, and the divisions in the Haitian ruling class that blocked meaningful economic and political development.
- 2014
Haiti
From Revolutionary Slaves to Powerless Citizens: Essays on the Politics and Economics of Underdevelopment, 1804-2013
- 172 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The book explores Haiti's role in the global economic and political landscape, highlighting the exploitation the country has faced from more dominant international actors over the past two centuries. It provides a critical analysis of the historical and contemporary forces shaping Haiti's challenges, offering insights into the broader implications of international relations and power dynamics.
- 2006
The Prophet and Power
Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the International Community, and Haiti
- 258 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The book provides an in-depth analysis of Haiti's quest for democracy, focusing on the significant political figure Jean-Bertrand Aristide. It examines the challenges faced by a nation marked by poverty and a history of dictatorship, highlighting the resistance from a small ruling elite and their reliance on global powers. Through this lens, the author, a prominent scholar, delves into the dynamics of power and the conflicting forces shaping Haiti's social change, situating the country's struggles within a broader global framework.