Paradise lost : Haiti's tumultuous journey from Pearl of the Caribbean to Third World hot spot
Why has Haiti been plagued by so many woes? Why have multiple U.S. efforts to create a stable democracy in Haiti failed so spectacularly? Philippe Girard answers these and other questions, examining how colonialism and slavery have left a legacy of racial tension, both within Haiti and internationally; Haitians remain deeply suspicious of white foriegners' motives, many of whom doubt Hatians' ability to govern themselves. He also examines how Haiti's current political instability is merelya continuation of political strife that began during the War of Independence (1791-1804). Finally, Girard explores poverty's devastating impact on contemporary Haiti and argues that Haitians--particularly home-grown dictators--bear a big share of the responsibility for their nation's troubles
History
1 online resource (x, 230 pages) : illustrations
9781403980311, 9781403968876, 9780230106611, 9781281368478, 9786611368470, 1403980314, 140396887X, 0230106617, 1281368474, 6611368477
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Cover; Contents; Illustrations; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Remembrance of Things Past; 1 The Pearl of the Antilles: Haiti in Colonial Times (1492-1791); 2 The Slaves Who Defeated Napoléon: The Haitian Revolution (1791-1804); 3 Missed Opportunities: Haiti after Independence (1804-1915); 4 Benevolent Imperialism: Haiti during the First U.S. Occupation (1915-1934); 5 Hearts of Darkness: The Duvaliers' Black Revolution (1957-1986); 6 A Glimmer of Hope: Aristide's Rise to Power (1988-1991); 7 The Haitian Invasion of the United States: Haitian Boat People (October 1991-October 1993) 8 Invasion on Demand: The Second U.S. Invasion of Haiti (October 1993-October 1994)9 Gratitude is the Heart's (Short-Term) Memory: The Second Aristide Presidency (October 1994-February 1996); 10 Divide and Founder: The Préval Presidency (1996-2001); 11 Boss Titid: The Third Aristide Presidency (2001-2004); Conclusion: Is There Any Hope for Haiti?; Epilogue: Where Are They Now?; Notes; Bibliography; Index
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