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• •Highlights the major concepts and debates in the anthropology and history of the Caribbean, including its unique Anglo, French, and Hispanic communities
• •Provides  multidisciplinary perspectives on Caribbean society that show the connections between its vibrant cultural forms, political economy, and tumultuous history
• •Features section introductions that put readings in context, with lists of additional suggested readings for further study
• •Offers an overview of the strong traditions of art, literature, music, dance, and architecture in the Caribbean
• •Outlines the key research in Caribbean studies from history, anthropology, sociology, linguistics, and folklore, examining classic ethnographies as well as new scholarship