Caribbean Cultural Identity: The Case of Jamaica: An Essay in Cultural Dynamics - Softcover

Rex Nettleford

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9766371318 ISBN 13: 9789766371319

Publisher: Ian Randle Publishers, 2004

Synopsis

This timely re-issue (with a new introduction) of Caribbean Cultural Identity: The Case of Jamaica is a re-affirmation of the validity of that persistent quest by the Jamaican and Caribbean people for place and purpose in a globalised world of continuous change. In post-colonial societies like Jamaica, the issue of cultural identity is as important as political independence and economic self-sufficiency. Professor Nettleford goes further by declaring that cultural identity is as fundamental a reality as food, shelter, clothing and job opportunities and is not a mere abstract preoccupation. For this reason, cultural 'action' is central to effective social change. This new edition should therefore continue to appeal to policy makers, culture workers and students of cultural studies as well as the general reader interested in the place of culture in development. 24 pages photo section Classic respected text

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About the Author:

Rex Nettleford, Universities of the West Indies, is the author of Inward Stretch, Outward Reach: A Voice from the Caribbean and other books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ian Randle Publishers
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 9766371318
• ISBN 13: 9789766371319
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 213