Banana Fallout

Banana Fallout Class, Color, and Culture Among West Indians in Costa Rica - Afro-American Culture and Society

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Publisher's Synopsis

"Extended exploration of blacks in Costa Rica shows the deep cultural division between San Jose and the Caribbean coast. Highlights dependence of the region on banana exports. Includes detailed and unique analysis of the ethnic ecology and social stratification of the city of Limon and the import of skin color and language"--Handbook of Latin Ameri

Book information

ISBN: 9780934934374
Publisher: Center for Afro-American Studies, University of California
Imprint: Center for Afro-American Studies, University of California
Pub date:
DEWEY: 972.861
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 197
Weight: 362g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 19mm