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The Dominican Republic - A Caribbean Crucible, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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The Dominican Republic - A Caribbean Crucible, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Much has occurred in the Dominican Republic since the first edition
of this critically acclaimed profile was published ten years ago:
Democratic government has become more firmly established, if no
less contentious, and the fragile economy, though still the
definitive element in Dominican life, has benefited from changes in
global trade patterns and corporate investment. Yet the Dominican
Republic remains a nation mired in poverty and social tension. As
the country heads toward the quincentennial of Columbus's landing
in the New World, there is both anticipation and apprehension as
the citizenry looks back proudly to their heritage and forward to a
future clouded by uncertainties. This edition examines the changing
character of governance and the political changes that have
returned Joaquin Balaguer to the presidency for an unprecedented
sixth term. The economic transitions that have made the Dominican
Republic an attractive site for foreign business and tourism are
also addressed, along with the economic causes of urban and rural
unrest and the emigration of Dominicans to Puerto Rico and the
United States. Critical public policy issues such as energy,
taxation, population control, and education are explored, together
with the social and political conflicts created by debt, austerity,
and fiscal reform. Finally, the authors analyze the Dominican
Republic's relations with its neighbors and major trading partners,
giving special emphasis to the impact of new global and regional
ties. Throughout, they focus on the struggle to maintain democracy
in the face of the inevitable dislocations caused by economic
reform and modernization.
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