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Abstract
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.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title Page | 1 | ||
| Copyright Page | 2 | ||
| Table of Contents | 3 | ||
| Introduction | 5 | ||
| 1: Land and People | 6 | ||
| Roots of the Haitian People | 6 | ||
| Independent but Divided | 8 | ||
| The New Interior | 9 | ||
| Deforestation | 9 | ||
| The \"Republic of Port-au-Prince | 11 | ||
| Haiti's Towns and Cities | 12 | ||
| The Border | 12 | ||
| Haitians Today | 13 | ||
| 2: History | 15 | ||
| The Tainos | 15 | ||
| Spanish Colonization | 16 | ||
| Division, Slavery, and Revolution | 17 | ||
| How the Revolution was won | 19 | ||
| Toussaint L'Ouverture | 19 | ||
| Independence and Dependence | 21 | ||
| US Occupation | 22 | ||
| The Duvalier Dictatorships | 23 | ||
| A Popular Movement for Change | 24 | ||
| Intervention | 26 | ||
| 3: Society | 29 | ||
| Education | 30 | ||
| Health | 31 | ||
| Non-Governmental Organizations | 33 | ||
| The Churches | 34 | ||
| Human Rights | 35 | ||
| Justice | 36 | ||
| Cocaine | 39 | ||
| The Diaspora | 39 | ||
| 4: The Economy | 41 | ||
| Agriculture in Decline | 41 | ||
| Traditional Exports | 42 | ||
| Fishing and Mining | 44 | ||
| Tourism | 44 | ||
| The Urban Economy | 45 | ||
| Assembly Operations | 46 | ||
| The Informal Sector | 47 | ||
| Foreign Aid | 48 | ||
| Structural Adjustment | 50 | ||
| The Future | 52 | ||
| Agrarian Reform | 53 | ||
| Crafts and Tourism | 54 | ||
| 5: Politics | 56 | ||
| The Ti Legliz: The Little Church | 56 | ||
| Popular Grassroots Organizations | 58 | ||
| Aristide | 60 | ||
| The Exile Effect | 62 | ||
| The Political Parties | 63 | ||
| International Relations | 70 | ||
| The Future | 71 | ||
| 6: Culture | 72 | ||
| Religious Beliefs | 73 | ||
| Vodou | 74 | ||
| Artistic Expression | 76 | ||
| Music | 77 | ||
| Literature | 81 | ||
| Sport | 82 | ||
| Where to Go, What to See | 84 | ||
| Tips for Travelers | 88 | ||
| Further Reading and Bookstores | 90 | ||
| Addresses and Contacts | 92 | ||
| Facts and Figures | 93 |