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During two centuries of independence from colonial rule, Haiti has developed into a society quite distinct from those found in the rest of the region. This work addresses these questions, and provides a guide to the people, politics and culture of this Caribbean nation.
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During two centuries of independence from colonial rule, Haiti has developed into a society quite distinct from those found in the rest of the region. Hollywood-derived images of black magic, and Graham Green-inspired conceptions of a "nightmare republic" do scant justice to the reality of life for those who make up the third largest population in the Caribbean. This work addresses these questions, and provides an up-to-date guide to the people, politics and culture of this Caribbean nation.
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