Description

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Leading scholar Alex Dupuy investigates themes of class, power, and gender in Haiti in the capitalist world-economy--from independence and indemnity to the US occupation and current crisis after the assassination of President Mo se. This book provides new perspectives on Haiti's political economy and demystifies major forces that shape Haiti today.

About the Author

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Alex Dupuy is John E. Andrus Professor of Sociology, Emeritus at Wesleyan University. He is an internationally recognized scholar and specialist on Haiti and has given interviews and written commentaries on local, national, and international radio and television networks, including Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN and The Agenda with Steve Parkin on Toronto Public TV.