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2007/269 pages/LC: 2007000767 Also of interest: Haiti's Predatory Republic and Haiti: Trapped in the Outer Periphery both by Robert Fatton Jr. |
Fatton illuminates the culture of authoritarianism that, coupled with conditions of extreme underdevelopment, continues to undermine Haiti's recent struggle to establish a meaningful democracy. While offering some hope for the emergence of a more accountable political system, he underscores the profound difficulties of freeing Haitian society from the structural legacy of its long history of despotism.
"This is a must read for anyone interested in Haitian politics.... a timely and well-researched book on the roots of Haiti's authoritarianism and its impact on the country's development."—Francis Pierre-Louis Jr., Queens College, CUNY
"With its fascinating argument and rich selection of historical details, The Roots of Haitian Despotism offers a breath-taking tour of Haiti's revolutionary and postcolonial history."—Henry Carey, Georgia State University