This study of a unique social world probes beneath the thrill and spectacle of horse racing into the lives of the "honest boys," the "gyps," the "manipulators," the "stoops," and the "Chalk eaters"--the constituents of race track society and the players of the racing game. With scientific precision and journalistic vigor, Scott describes the everyday activities--the objectives and strategies--of those whose lives are organized around track proceedings and who compete with chance and one another.
The players in the racing game range from track owners to stable boys, from law enforcers...
This study of a unique social world probes beneath the thrill and spectacle of horse racing into the lives of the "honest boys," the "gyps," the "m...
This new edition of a classic text has come to be known as "the bible of Cuban Studies." The 11th edition emphasizes transition concerns in a hemisphere without Castro, and more immediately, the continuing embargo of Cuba by the United States in the aftermath of a major change in the presidency. The nature of Cuban Communism has once again become a core issue for American people. Cuban Communism has been updated to take account of changes in the 44 years of Castro's successful seizure of power in 1959.
This new edition of a classic text has come to be known as "the bible of Cuban Studies." The 11th edition emphasizes transition concerns in a hemisphe...
Canadian Anstitute of Strategic Studies Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies Jaime Suchlicki
Collection of essays identifying problems and risks associated with foreign investment in Cuba. Appendices reproduce the foreign investment law of 1982 (since replaced by a new foreign investment law passed in 1995) and accompanying regulations--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Collection of essays identifying problems and risks associated with foreign investment in Cuba. Appendices reproduce the foreign investment law of 198...
In this concise thousand-year history, one of the world s foremost scholars on Latin America explains how Mexico s present and future flow directly from its past. Going well beyond a comprehensive description of recent crises, Mexico provides an introduction to the early Indian civilizations, the harsh rule of the Spaniards, historic violence and revolution, and a tumultuous relationship with the United States. Professor Suchlicki suggests seven major recurring patterns in Mexican history and convincingly describes their contribution to Mexico s current and future difficulties. This...
In this concise thousand-year history, one of the world s foremost scholars on Latin America explains how Mexico s present and future flow directly fr...
In Jaime Suchlicki's engaging style, Cuba: From Columbus to Castro and Beyond provides a detailed and sophisticated understanding of the Cuba of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. In addition to its concise narrative history, CUBA details the current political climate, economy, and the regime's future. Suchlicki discusses the domestic and international events that have affected this island nation in recent years. This highly readable history is perfect for students, travelers, and anyone else who seeks to understand more about Cuba and its people.
In Jaime Suchlicki's engaging style, Cuba: From Columbus to Castro and Beyond provides a detailed and sophisticated understanding of the Cuba o...
In this concise thousand-year history, one of the world's foremost scholars on Latin America explains how Mexico's present and future flow directly from its past. Going well beyond a comprehensive description of recent events and crises, Jaime Suchlicki provides an introduction to the country's early native civilizations, its natural environment, the Spaniards' harsh rule, independence and revolution, the long dominant Partido Revolucionario Institucional's demise, and the complex and sometimes tumultuous relationship with the United States. Professor Suchlicki suggests seven major recurring...
In this concise thousand-year history, one of the world's foremost scholars on Latin America explains how Mexico's present and future flow directly fr...
