Havana USA - by Maria Cristina Garcia (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A Cuban refugee raised in Miami, Maria Cristina Garcia presents a comprehensive and revealing account of the unprecedented Cuban migration into South Florida since Fidel Castro came to power. Garcia's exploration of the complicated realm of Cuban American identity sets a new standard in social and cultural history.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In the years since Fidel Castro came to power, the migration of close to one million Cubans to the United States continues to remain one of the most fascinating, unusual, and controversial movements in American history. María Cristina García-a Cuban refugee raised in Miami-has experienced firsthand many of the developments she describes, and has written the most comprehensive and revealing account of the postrevolutionary Cuban migration to date. García deftly navigates the dichotomies and similarities between cultures and among generations. Her exploration of the complicated realm of Cuban American identity sets a new standard in social and cultural history.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"There is very little in print on the subject of the Cuban American community, and most of what has appeared has been politically charged polemic. This balanced treatment fills a surprisingly large gap."--John Hoyt Williams, "History<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>María Cristina García</b> is Assistant Professor of History at Texas A&M University.
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