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Rarely does a single volume explore the history and culture of nationalism as concise, precise, and eloquent as Lloyd Kramer's [book]. -- Journal of World History

This new volume places gender and sexuality at the center of the history of Cuba's transition from a colony to a republic.--American Historical Review Rarely does a single volume explore the history and culture of nationalism as concise, precise, and eloquent as Lloyd Kramer's [book].--Journal of World History [Sippial's] methodological dexterity contributes to the richly textured stories she tells. And she accomplishes all of this with a light theoretical touch and readable prose.--New West Indian Guide Admirably traces a . . . comprehensive history of prostitution in Cuba while simultaneously shedding new light on broader histories of colonialism, nationalism, and modernity.--Journal of Latin American Studies Among the best historical studies of prostitution and nation building in Latin America. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.--Choice Well researched, insightful, and adds a new historiographical layer and perspective about Cuba's struggle to define itself as a nation.--Colonial Latin American Historical Review

Among the best historical studies of prostitution and nation building in Latin America. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above. -- Choice

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Tiffany A. Sippial is associate professor of history at Auburn University.

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