Fidel!: Castro's Political and Social Thought

by Sheldon B. Liss

Overview

The author of this book takes a highly original approach to understanding the past three decades of Cuban history–he offers an analysis and interpretation of the prolific writings and speeches of Fidel Castro and of numerous interviews with him. Through Castro’s own words, Sheldon Liss examines the evolution of the Cuban leader’s political and soci

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780429723148
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/08/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	262
File size:	611 KB

About the Author

Liss, Sheldon B.

Table of Contents

Also by Sheldon B. Liss -- Preface -- The Revolutionary Leader -- Preparing for Socialism -- Precursors, Philosophy, and Ideology -- Foundations of Cuba’s Marxist State -- International Concerns -- The Americas -- Democracy, Human Rights, and Freedom of Expression -- Social Progress -- Final Observations

Editorial Reviews

Liss, who has authored many works on Latin America, including a prior study of Cuban thought, offers an insightful, important contribution to Latin American intellectual history with this examination of Fidel Castro's philosophy. Basing his book on extensive research of Castro's writings and speeches, Liss interprets and documents Castro's views on a range of controversial topics while placing them in a larger comparative, international context. He offers interpretations of such topics as the intellectual influences on Castro's Marxist formation, his vision of a Cuban state, his assessments of international relations, his analysis of culture and human rights, and his position on race, religion, and gender. Highly recommended for academic collections.-- Roderic A. Camp, Latin American Ctr., Tulane Univ., New Orleans, La.

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