Umfang:
144 pages
,
illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color)
,
25 cm
Ausgabe:
2nd edition
ISBN:
0761419659
,
9780761419655
Serie:
Cultures of the world
Inhalt:
Geography: Topography -- Climate -- Waterways -- Flora and fauna -- Life in the water -- Havana -- Other cities -- History: Early inhabitants -- Spanish rule -- Revolt against Spain -- U.S. rule -- Self-rule? -- Corruption -- Castro's revolution -- Friction with the United States -- Recent history -- Government: Constitution -- The National Assembly -- The Communist Party -- Local government -- Fidel Castro -- How free is Cuba? -- Back to the future? -- Economy: Natural resources -- Main crops -- Other resources -- Industry -- The big squeeze -- Socialism or death -- El Tiempo especial -- Environment: Depletion of natural resources -- Environmental awakening -- Rich biodiversity -- Assessment -- Cubans: Ethnic mix -- Racial prejudice -- Cubans abroad -- Demography -- Natural flair -- Lifestyle: Economic system -- Microbrigades -- Cuban homes -- A woman's life -- Marriage -- Education for all -- How it works -- Health care -- International commitment -- AIDS -- Religion: Catholic church and State -- Recent changes -- Afro-Cuban religions -- Santería -- Language: Spanish pronunciation -- Cuban Spanish -- Forms of address -- Body language -- Arts: Cuban music -- Dance -- Poster art -- Painting -- Literature -- Film culture -- Art festivals -- Leisure: Baseball -- Playing the game -- The art of relaxing -- A night out -- Festivals: Remembrance of the National Revolution -- Carnival -- Public holidays -- February 24 -- Religious days -- Food: Cuban tastes -- Rice with everything -- Getting food on the table -- Cuban drinks -- Map of Cuba -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Time line -- Glossary -- Further information -- Bibliography -- Index.
Inhalt:
"Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Cuba"--Provided by publisher
Anmerkung:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-142) and index
Sprache:
Englisch
Mehr zum Autor:
Sheehan, Sean 1951-
