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Cuban Communism

Name: Cuban Communism
Author: Irving L. Horowitz, Jaime Suchlicki
ISBN: 9780765804563

by Irving L. Horowitz, Jaime Suchlicki

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The new edition of this collection edited by Horowitz (emeritus, sociology and political science, Rutgers U.) and Suchlicki (history, U. of Miami) emphasizes "transition" after Castro, with new articles on economic organizations, U.S. policy, "communist successor regimes," and "regime change" in Cuba. Many of the 39 articles addressing Cuban history, economics, society, and politics have been retained from earlier editions. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

About the Author, Irving L. Horowitz, Jaime Suchlicki

Irving Louis Horowitz (1929-2012) was Hannah Arendt distinguished university professor emeritus of sociology and political science at Rutgers University. He served as chairman of the board and editorial director of Transaction Publishers at the University. A prolific writer, he authored nearly 50 books, many of which appeared in translation and multiple editions, as well as hundreds of articles and essays. Subjects ranged from political theory to academic affairs and public policy, to publishing. He was widely regarded as the authoritative voice on Cuban Communism. Dr. Horowitz received many awards for his contributions to public life.

Jaime Suchlicki, one of the leading scholars of Latin America, has taught Mexican and Cuban history for more than thirty years. Formerly executive director of the North-South Center at the University of Miami, he is now Bacardi Professor at the Graduate School of International Studies. He formerly edited the Journal of Inter-American Studies and World Affairs and has had a number of advisory positions in public and private sectors. He is author of University Students and Revolution in Cuba and Cuba: From Columbus to Castro.

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The Elian Gonzalez case and its aftermath is one of the events enhancing the latest edition of the compendium of articles and essays, which has been updated frequently between 1970 and 1998. Also revised are projections for post-Castro Cuba, a chronology from 1959 to 2000, and biographical sketches of important figures. Still missing is an index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)