Caribbean History: From Pre-colonial Origins to the Present
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About the AuthorTony Martin, Professor Emeritus of Wellesley College, taught in the Africana Studies Department for 34 years. Martin began his teaching career at the University of Michigan-Flint, the Cipriani Labour College in Trinidad, and St. Mary's College in Trinidad. He began teaching at Wellesley in 1973. Martin is the author of a number of books on Marcus Garvey, including, Race First: The Ideological and Organizational Struggles of Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association (1976), Marcus Garvey Hero: A First Biography, African Fundamentalism: A Literary and Cultural Anthology of Garvey's Harlem Renaissance, Literary Garveyism: Garvey, Black Arts and the Harlem Renaissance, The Poetical Works of Marcus Garvey, and The Pan- African Connection: From Slavery to Garvey and Beyond. He is the co-author of Rare Afro-Americana: A Reconstruction of the Adger Library.Product DescriptionMartin, Tony
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the complex historical trajectory of the Caribbean region, seeking to synthesize its development from indigenous pre-colonial foundations through the modern era. Tony Martin, a long-tenured Professor Emeritus of Africana Studies, utilizes his extensive academic background to construct a comprehensive narrative framework. The work integrates political, social, and economic data to provide a structured overview of the forces that have shaped the Caribbean identity over several centuries.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of pre-colonial indigenous societies and their cultural contributions.
- Examination of the impact of European colonization, the transatlantic slave trade, and plantation economies.
- Discussion of the rise of nationalist movements and the transition toward independence in the twentieth century.
- Evaluation of the socio-political challenges facing the region in the contemporary era.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The subject matter points to a dense, academic survey intended for students and researchers seeking a foundational understanding of Caribbean development. The framing suggests a rigorous, scholarly approach that prioritizes historical continuity and the structural evolution of the region.
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Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205098533
ISBN-13:
9780205098538
Non-Fiction
History
Academic
Caribbean Area
Caribbean Studies
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