Haiti's New Dictatorship

The Coup, the Earthquake and the UN Occupation

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

In 1804 Haiti became the world's first independent black Republic following a slave revolution. 200 years later, ravaged by colonialism and violence, it was placed under UN military occupation.Haiti's New Dictatorship charts the country's recent history, from the 2004 coup against President Aristide to the devastating 2010 earthquake, revealing a shocking story of abuse and indifference by international forces. Justin Podur unmasks the grim reality of a supposedly benign international occupation, arguing that the denial of sovereignty is the fundamental cause of Haiti's problems.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-10-05
Mått:135 x 215 x 13 mm
Vikt:260 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:208
Förlag:Pluto Press
ISBN:9780745332574

Utforska kategorier

Amerikas historia inom Historia och arkeologi

Mer om författaren

Justin Podur is Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at York University, Canada. He is a writer on political conflicts and social movements, and has reported from numerous countries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, Haiti and Israel/Palestine. He is a contributor to Empire's Ally: Canadian Foreign Policy and the War in Afghanistan (2012).

Recensioner i media

'The UN occupation of Haiti promised to bring stability and democracy. Instead it has delivered cholera, rape and repression. With a sharp eye and a keener pen, Justin Podur expertly exposes the abuses the gang of nations that calls itself 'the international community' has inflicted on one of the world's poorest countries'

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction1. Historical Context - Haiti in the Americas from Independence to Today2. Narratives, Media Strategies, and NGO Stories3. The Coup Begins: 2000-20044. The Slaughter on US Watch: to June 20045. Internationalizing the Occupation: The summer 2004 Transition6. Occupation Year Two - 20057. The Electoral Game of 20068. The Preval Regime 2006-20109. The Earthquake and Haiti's Politics of Disaster, 2010/1110. The 2011 Elections and Michel Martelly11. Conclusion – Replacing Dictatorship With SovereigntyAcknowledgementsNotesIndex