Encyclopedia of Cuba: People, History, Culture [2 Volumes]

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	Encyclopedia of Cuba: People, History, Culture [2 Volumes]
	by Luis Martinez-Fernandez, D. H. Figueredo, Louis A. Perez, and Luis Gonzalez Sales Rank: 1994107	~~List Price: $209.95~~ $209.95 At Amazon on 10-31-2008.

*Features* Cover Type: Hard Cover with 760 pages Published by: Greenwood Press January 30, 2003 Written in: English ISBN 10 Number: 157356334X ISBN 13 Number: 978-1573563345 Book Dimensions: 10.6 x 6.8 x 2.2 inches Weighs: 4.2 pounds *From School Library Journal* Grade 9 Up-Cuba elicits passionate responses because of its politics, its proximity to the U.S., and its vibrant culture. This set presents a balanced view of the country, including the culture of the Cuban Diaspora. The introduction (the same in both volumes) acknowledges validity of the polarized views toward this tiny communist island. Twelve chapters with alphabetical listings cover such topics as national symbols, history, contemporary society, literature, and more. Fifteen appendixes include primary sources such as the Platt Amendment and excerpts from the Helms-Burton Act. While there is definite merit to the topical divisions, navigating the set for a specific entry can be cumbersome. Some subjects, such as Jose Marti, have more than one entry. The table of contents is identical in each book and particularly confusing since it does not clearly indicate which volume accommodates what topics. However, an alphabetical "List of Entries" that notes page numbers and an exhaustive index are included. Eight pages of color plates and black-and-white photographs embellish the set. The editors present Cuba as a complex nation with difficult problems and enigmatic solutions. This up-to-date, comprehensive encyclopedia will be most useful where there is regional interest. Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Booklist The editors intend this work to be a nonpoliticized look at Cuban people, politics, history, and culture. Some eighty contributors write honestly and objectively of the varied viewpoints of Cuban citizens and expatriates. The encyclopedia is not arranged in strict alphabetical order. Instead, there are 12 topical chapters, among them "Geography, Environment, and Urbanization"; "History and Government: The Revolutionary Period (1959-)"; "Popular Culture and Religion"; and "Cuban Diaspora." Within each chapter the entries are in alphabetical order and vary in length from one paragraph to several pages. Most are about 250 words. Examples include Baseball, Cattle ranching, Gays and lesbians, Little Havana, Radio Marti, Revolution of 1933, and Secada, Jon. Each entry is signed and has a list for further reading. Cross-references are in bold print. There are many black-and-white pictures throughout, and volume 1 offers 8 pages of color pictures. Maps and charts appear in appropriate places. The 15 appendixes include a political chronology, several primary source documents (most are texts of laws), and a list of presidents from 1868 to the present. An extensive index and bibliography can be found in volume 2. At the front of each volume is an alphabetical list of entries with their page numbers. The topical arrangement lends itself to a few problems with access, although the index and other finding tools minimize those difficulties. Because the entries are not in strict alphabetical order, the reader has to use the index or the list of entries to find the cross-referenced articles. The articles themselves are fascinating, written to be accessible to a wide range of readers. This great introduction to a colorful and important nation is recommended for high-school, public, and academic libraries. RBB Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Back To Top
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