Overview
The earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010 thrust the nation into the public consciousness as never before. There is now an unprecedented empathy for and interest in Haiti, and a related need for information on Haitian reality, beyond the clichés often associated with the nation. In particular, there is a special interest in the earthquake and the questions of Haiti’s future development. Haiti Rising responds to this public interest and has three fundamental aims: to raise awareness of Haiti, its people, culture and history; to allow some who were in Haiti during the earthquake a chance to testify. The book brings together more than twenty essays written by some of the most prominent authorities on Haiti, and offers insights on the political, social and historical contexts, as well as the uniquely rich culture of the nation. The first part features survivor testimonies – moving accounts of the earthquake and its aftermath written by authors and academics, Haitian nationals and foreign visitors. The second part presents essays on economics, politics, society and culture (music, religion, visual art), and the ways in which they are interrelated in history and in contemporary life. The third section focuses on the history of Haiti from colonial times to the present and shows the ways in which history has shaped Haitian society. It shows how colonial class and colour structures have persisted, how the revolution has shaped subsequent political, cultural and social structures, and how the legacy of the Duvalier dictatorship has lingered. The final section features contributors who were not in Haiti at the time of the earthquake, but who have strong ties to Haiti. These authors write about their personal connections to Haiti, their reactions to the earthquake, and their hopes and recommendations for reconstruction.
Full Product Details
Author: Martin Munro
Publisher: University of the West Indies Press
Imprint: University of the West Indies Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.333kg
ISBN: 9789766402488
ISBN 10: 9766402485
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 30 November 2010
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
""". . . essential reading for scholars, students and general readers interested in Haiti. It will also be of use for those involved in consciousness raising around Haiti over the coming few years. This is an urgently required volume that I will recommend widely for its varied yet coherently focused content."" - Charles Forsdick, James Barrow Chair of French and Head of School SOCLAS (French), University of Liverpool"
. . . essential reading for scholars, students and general readers interested in Haiti. It will also be of use for those involved in consciousness raising around Haiti over the coming few years. This is an urgently required volume that I will recommend widely for its varied yet coherently focused content. - Charles Forsdick, James Barrow Chair of French and Head of School SOCLAS (French), University of Liverpool
