Handbook of Contemporary Cuba: Economy, Politics, Civil Society, and Globalization

Cuban studies is a highly dynamic field shaped by the country's distinctive political and economic circumstances. The Handbook of Contemporary Cubais an up-to-date and comprehensive survey offering the latest research available from a broad array of disciplines and perspectives. The Handbookoffers contributions from leading scholars from the United States, Cuba, Europe, and other world regions. The Handbook'sgeneral introduction and its section introductions survey the key literature in the field in relation to rapidly changing events on the island and in global political and economic affairs. It also addresses timely developments in civil society, including human rights. The Handbookpresents economic models and forecasts as well as analyses of the recent, pivotal Sixth Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba. For students, scholars, and experts in government, The Handbook of Contemporary Cubais vital to any collection on Latin American studies or global politics.