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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abrahams, Harlan.

Contributor:

Lopez-Levy, Arturo.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

One-party systems--Cuba.

One-party systems.

Presidents--Cuba.

Presidents.

Rule of law--Cuba.

Rule of law.

Social change--Cuba.

Social change.

Cuba--Economic conditions--1990-.

Cuba.

Cuba--Economic policy.

Cuba--Politics and government--1990-.

Cuba--Social conditions--1959-.

Castro, Raúl, 1930-.

Castro, Raúl.

Castro, Raúl, 1930---Political and social views.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (251 p.)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In 2006, Fidel Castro yielded power over Cuba to his younger brother Raul, making him the first new president of the island nation in nearly five decades. Since then, Raul has ushered in many changes and reforms, including allowing open criticism of the government, lifting the ban on personal electronics like cell phones and computers, and allowing farmers to purchase their own equipment. This timely work weaves together expert analysis with narrative accounts from current Cuban citizens to explore the economic, political, legal, and social changes occurring in Cuba under Raul Castro's preside

Contents:

Cover; Table of Contents; Preface: Harlan Abrahams; Preface: Arturo Lopez-Levy; Part I: Two New Presidents; Part II: The New Cuba; Part III: The Future of Cuba; Part IV: The New Convergence; Chapter Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-30309-4

9786613303097

0-7864-8890-5

OCLC:

757395807