This book presents a concise introduction to Cuba since 1942 by a knockout combination of one American's most respected scholars of Cuba and an award-winning journalist--both known for their clear and engaging writing. This is the first introduction to balance historical and contemporary coverage and to include a nuanced and balanced analysis of important new scholarship in the field.

This book presents a concise introduction to Cuba since 1942 by a knockout combination of one American's most respected scholars of Cuba and an award-winning journalist--both known for their clear and engaging writing. This is the first introduction to balance historical and contemporary coverage and to include a nuanced and balanced analysis of important new scholarship in the field.