The Jamaica reader: history, culture, politics

"Jamaica, the largest of the English-speaking Caribbean islands, has had an influence far greater than its size. The astonishing cultural reach of Jamaicans into the global mainstream is unmistakable. By contrast, many lesser-known aspects of the island's powerful history are unevenly reco...

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Other Authors: Paton, Diana 1969- (Editor), Smith, Matthew J. 1971- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Durham ; London Duke University Press 2021
Series:The Latin America readers
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Summary:"Jamaica, the largest of the English-speaking Caribbean islands, has had an influence far greater than its size. The astonishing cultural reach of Jamaicans into the global mainstream is unmistakable. By contrast, many lesser-known aspects of the island's powerful history are unevenly recognized. The Jamaica Reader covers the sweeping story of Jamaica's past and present from its indigenous origins before European contact, to its twenty-first century present"--
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:XIX, 515 Seiten illustrations (black and white, and colour) 24 cm

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