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Title:
Castro's Cuba / Charles W. Carey Jr., book editor.
Publisher:
Greenhaven Press,
Copyright Date:
2004
Description:
205 p. ill. ; 22 cm.
Subject:
Socialism--Cuba
Cuba--1959---1959-
Cuba--Economic policy.
Cuba--Social conditions--1959-
Cuba--Politics and government--1959-
Cuba--History--Revolution, 1959
Other Authors:
Carey, Charles W.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
1. Castro takes command: The ideology of the early revolution -- Castro enthralled Cubans with his oratory -- Life in a political prison -- 2. Building and defending socialism: Planning the economy by involving the people -- Repelling the imperialist invaders -- Relying on agriculture to boost the economy -- Taking a stand against imperialism -- Creating "Fidel's utopia" -- 3. Justice for all: Attending a people's court -- Improving the lives of minority women -- Combating racial discrimination -- 4. Surviving with Soviet aid: A taste of how most Cubans live -- From black marketeers to entrepreneurs -- Making ends meeting during the "special period" -- Young people express their disillusionment with socialism -- Older people speak up for Fidel.
Series:
History firsthand
ISBN:
9780737716559 (pbk. : alk. paper)
073771655X (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780737716542 (alk. paper)
0737716541 (alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)52559133
LCCN:
2003047286
Locations:
UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Des Moines)
ELPC715 -- Paullina Public Library (Paullina)

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