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Author:

Abrahams, Harlan.

Title:

Raâul Castro and the new Cuba : a close-up view of change / Harlan Abrahams and Arturo Lopez-Levy.

Publisher:

McFarland & Co.,

Copyright Date:

c2011

Description:

vii, 241 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Castro Ruz, Raâul,--1930-
Castro Ruz, Raâul,--1930---Political and social views.
Presidents--Cuba.
Social change--Cuba.
Cuba--Politics and government--1990-
One-party systems--Cuba.
Cuba--Economic conditions--1990-
Cuba--Economic policy.
Cuba--Social conditions--1959-
Rule of law--Cuba.

Other Authors:

Lopez-Levy, Arturo.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Pt. 1. Two New Presidents -- Arturo and Raâul -- Pedro, Carlos and Raâul -- Raâul and Rody -- pt. 2. The New Cuba -- The Economy in the New Cuba -- Politics in the New Cuba -- The Rule of Law in the New Cuba -- pt. 3. The Future of Cuba -- Silly Fantasies -- A Detour to Russia? -- The Chinese Model, Europe and Brazil -- pt. 4. The New Convergence -- Making Space -- Fits and Starts -- The Path to Reform.

Summary:

"This work includes expert analysis and narrative accounts from current Cuban citizens to explore economic, political, legal, and social changes occurring in Cuba under Raâul Castro's presidency. Issues discussed include how Cubans are facing the challenges of an economy emerging into a market-driven reality, how the one-party system can endure, and what the future may hold"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0786465271 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786465279 (softcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)732960113

LCCN:

2011035281

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)