Overview

The collapse of the Duvalier dictatorship gave rise to hope among Haitians for a democratic journey to economic development, political renewal and social peace. The reality has not been so sanguine. This text analyzes the vicissitudes of politics in Haiti from the demise of Duvalier to 2001.

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Author:   Robert Fatton
Publisher:   Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9781588260857

ISBN 10:   1588260852
Pages:   275
Publication Date:   28 February 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction. Class, State, and Civil Society in Haiti. The Fall of Duvalier and the Contradictions of Democratization. The Rise, Fall, and Second Coming of Jean-Bertrand Aristide. The Vicissitudes of Lavalasian Power. The Antagonistic Present and Future Alternatives. Toward a Compromise? Conclusion.

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Robert Fatton Jr. is professor in the Department of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia. His numerous publications include Predatory Rule: State and Civil Society in Africa and The Making of a Liberal Democracy: Senegal's Passive Revolution.

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