Overview
During the presidency of Raul Castro, Cuba has dramatically reformed its policies toward small private enterprises. Archibald Ritter and Ted Henken consider why - and to what effect. After reviewing the evolution of policy since 1959, the authors contrast the approaches of Fidel and Raul Castro and explore in depth the responses of Cuban entrepreneurs to the new environment. Their work, rich in ethnographic research and extensive interviews, provides a revealing analysis of Cuba's fledgling private sector.
Full Product Details
Author: Archibald R. M. Ritter ,
Ted A. Henken
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Imprint: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
ISBN: 9781626371637
ISBN 10: 1626371636
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 11 April 2014
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
A multifaceted analysis of Cuban economic activity.... Ritter and Henken paint a lively picture of daily life in entrepreneurial Cuba. Provides a revealing analysis of Cuba's fledgling private sector. Anencyclopedic, balanced, and laudable volume.... the most comprehensive andprofound on self-employment so far. Oneof the best volumes published on the potential of the non-state sector. Rich in its analysis, [Entrepreneurial Cuba] is balanced and comprehensive.... a must-read for those interested in the country's current situation. Its publication is timely not only for what it reveals regarding the country's economic, social, and political situation but also for its insights regarding the country's future evolution.
"A multifaceted analysis of Cuban economic activity.... Ritter and Henken paint a lively picture of daily life in entrepreneurial Cuba."" Provides a revealing analysis of Cuba's fledgling private sector. Anencyclopedic, balanced, and laudable volume.... the most comprehensive andprofound on self-employment so far. Oneof the best volumes published on the potential of the non-state sector. Rich in its analysis, [Entrepreneurial Cuba] is balanced and comprehensive.... a must-read for those interested in the country's current situation. Its publication is timely not only for what it reveals regarding the country's economic, social, and political situation but also for its insights regarding the country's future evolution."
Author Information
Archibald R. M. Ritter is distinguished research professor emeritus of economics and international affairs at Carleton University, Canada. Ted A. Henken is associate professor of sociology and Latin American studies at Baruch College, CUNY, USA.
