A History of the Cuban Revolution (Viewpoints / Puntos de Vista Book 13)

A History of the Cuban Revolution presents a concise socio-historical account of the Cuban Revolution of 1959, an event that continues to spark debate 50 years later. Balances a comprehensive overview of the political and economic events of the revolution with a look at the revolution’s social impact Provides a lively, on-the-ground look at the lives of ordinary people Features both U.S. and Cuban perspectives to provide a complete and well-rounded look at the revolution and its repercussions Encourages students to understand history through the viewpoint of individuals living it Selected as a 2011 Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE

A History of the Cuban Revolution presents a concise socio-historical account of the Cuban Revolution of 1959, an event that continues to spark debate 50 years later.

• Balances a comprehensive overview of the political and economic events of the revolution with a look at the revolution's social impact
• Provides a lively, on-the-ground look at the lives of ordinary people
• Features both U.S. and Cuban perspectives to provide a complete and well-rounded look at the revolution and its repercussions
• Encourages students to understand history through the viewpoint of individuals living it
• Selected as a 2011 Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE

This work presents a concise socio-historical account of the Cuban Revolution of 1959, an event that continues to spark debate 50 years later. It balances a comprehensive overview of the political and economic events of the revolution with a look at the revolution's social impact, and provides an on-the-ground look at the lives of ordinary people. It also features both U.S. and Cuban perspectives to provide a complete and well-rounded look at the revolution and its repercussions, and encourages students to understand history through the viewpoint of individuals living it The text explores the Revolution's effects on the Cuban public by bringing in many original voices - both from the United States and from Cuba - to address the everyday realities brought about by the implementation of post-revolutionary social and economic programs. Chomsky also engages with the myths and preconceptions about the Revolution itself, providing a lively, anecdotal, and on-the-ground look at what the Cuban Revolution has meant for ordinary people Introduction: Studying the Cuban Revolution -- Cuba through 1959 -- Experiments with socialism -- The Cuban Revolution and the world : relations with the United States -- The Cuban Revolution and the world : emigration and internationalism -- Art, culture, and revolution -- Cuba diversa -- The "special period" : socialism on one island -- Cuba into the 21st century. Few historical events are as little understood - or continue to stir such emotions - as the Revolution guided by Fidel Castro that overthrew the Batista government of Cuba in 1959. A History of the Cuban Revolution journeys beyond the fiery political rhetoric to present readers with a concise socio-historical accounting of the Cuban Revolution Introduction Cuba through 1959 Experiments with socialism Relations with the United States Emigration and internationalism Art, culture, and revolution Cuba diversa The "special period" : socialism on one island Cuba into the twenty-first century. With brevity and scholarly sophistication, A History of the Cuban Revolution offers illuminating insights into an important event that has aroused passion and controversy for 50 years. --Book Jacket