Synopses & Reviews
It is to be hoped that this analysis of the Dominican situation by two persons who have given it much attention, . . . will help the understanding of deep problems of the Republic to which the American government may, in its wisdom, address itself.
Robert Wesson, Series Editor . . . Wiarda and Kryzanek have written a splended overview that meets a major need in the literature. Recommended for upper-division undergraduate students and general readers. Choice
Although not usually considered one of the major players in Wetern hemispheric affairs, the Dominican Republic offers the student and professional interested in Latin America a nearby laboratory in which to study the effects of dictatorship, economic intervention, and revolutionary change. The Dominican Republic is also at the center of North-South, East-West currents swirling through the Caribbean Basin. This comprehensive study interweaves the complex interrelations between the international scene and the internal character and development of Dominican national life.
Review
It is to be hoped that this analysis of the Dominican situation by two persons who have given it much attention, . . . will help the understanding of deep problems of the Republic to which the American government may, in its wisdom, address itself.Robert Wesson, Series Editor
Synopsis
"It is to be hoped that this analysis of the Dominican situation by two persons who have given it much attention, . . . will help the understanding of deep problems of the Republic to which the American government may, in its wisdom, address itself." Robert Wesson, Series Editor " . . . Wiarda and Kryzanek have written a splended overview that meets a major need in the literature. Recommended for upper-division undergraduate students and general readers." Choice
Synopsis
Although not usually considered one of the major players in Wetern hemispheric affairs, the Dominican Republic offers the student and professional interested in Latin America a nearby "laboratory" in which to study the effects of dictatorship, economic intervention, and revolutionary change. The Dominican Republic is also at the center of North-South, East-West currents swirling through the Caribbean Basin. This comprehensive study interweaves the complex interrelations between the international scene and the internal character and development of Dominican national life.
About the Author
MICHAEL J. KRYZANEK is Professor of Political Science at Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts.HOWARD J. WIARDA is a Research Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in Washington, D.C. and Professor of Political Science and Comparative Labor Relations at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Robert Wesson
Introduction: A Nation with a Dual Identity
Dominican History: The Sources of a Dual Identity
The Contemporary Scene: Trujillo, Revolution, and the Struggle for Democracy
The Politics of Democratic Development in the Dominican Republic
Groups in Dominican Society: Internal Pressures, Foreign Influences
The Dominican Economy: The Constant Struggle for Growth and Independence
The Politics of International Relations in the Dominican Republic
Conclusion: Assessing the Impact of Dependence, Interdependence, and Intervention
Bibliography
Index