This work is a refreshing attempt to provide a comprehensive survey of a region fraught with cultural, linguistic and political barriers ... As each chapter considers different islands in turn, a wealth of information is amassed, building an overall perspective which focuses on correlations or disparities between islands rather than producing a portrait of individual areas. History, former colonial ties ... Read moreand differing political situations in the islands of the Greater and Lesser Antilles today are discussed in rich detail, incorporating a range of well-chosen statistics. It will prove a very useful resource for students or academics working on any aspect of the Caribbean. Forum for Modern Language Studies Olwyn Blouet has written an invaluable book which is firmly rooted in an acute historical awareness and which makes sense of complex contemporary issues. It is a book which combines both historical sweep and a willingness to engage with modern-day issues. It will be an invaluable guide and reference for any student of the Caribbean.
James Walvin, Professor Emeritus Show Less