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An Intellectual History of the Caribbean (New Directions in Latino American Cultures)
S. Torres-Saillant
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Description for An Intellectual History of the Caribbean (New Directions in Latino American Cultures)
Paperback. Series: New Directions in Latino American Cultures. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HBJK; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 466.
This is first intellectual history of the Caribbean written by a top Caribbean studies scholar. The book examines both the work of natives of the region as well as texts interpretive of the region produced by Western authors. Stressing the experimental and cultural particularity of the Caribbean, the study considers major questions in the field.
This is first intellectual history of the Caribbean written by a top Caribbean studies scholar. The book examines both the work of natives of the region as well as texts interpretive of the region produced by Western authors. Stressing the experimental and cultural particularity of the Caribbean, the study considers major questions in the field.
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
New Directions in Latino American Cultures
Condition
New
Weight
466g
Number of Pages
290
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9781403966773
SKU
V9781403966773
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99-15
About S. Torres-Saillant
SILVIO TORRES-SAILLANT is Associate Professor of English and Director of the Latino-Latin American Studies Programme, Syracuse University, New York, USA.
Reviews for An Intellectual History of the Caribbean (New Directions in Latino American Cultures)
Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2006 '...is an extremely stimulating and at times provocative interpretive essay which examines and criticises a number of ways of looking at Caribbean history, society, and literature.' - John Gilmore, The Caribbean Review of Books '...this is a work of impressive erudition, interdisciplinary in scope and pan-Caribbean by Conviction.' - ... Read more