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Many Of The Nations Of The Caribbean That Have Become Independent States Have Maintained As A Central, Organizing, Nationalist Principle The Importance In The Beliefs Of The Ideals Of Sovereignty, Democracy, And Development. Yet In Recent Years, Political Instability, The Relative Size Of These Nations, And The Increasing Economic Vulnerabilities Of The Region Have Generated Much Popular And Policy Discussions Over The Attainability Of These Goals. The Geo-political Significance Of The Region, Its Growing Importance As A Major Transshipment Gateway For Illegal Drugs Coming From Latin Ameri Pt. I. Neoliberalism And The Paradox Of Sovereignty In The Caribbean -- Pt. Ii. Arrested Development And The Cultural Turn -- Pt. Iii. Caribbean Futures: Democracy Imperiled. Edited By Linden Lewis. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. English