Belize: A New Nation In Central America

History

Bolland, O. Nigel

Americas

Routledge

Belize: A New Nation in Central America (Nations of Contemporary Latin America)

Westview Press

On the March: Labour Rebellions in the British Caribbean 1934-39

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

James Currey (Publishers) Ltd

A study of the politics of labour in the British Caribbean. Between 1934 and 1954 a series of labour rebellions gave rise to trade unions and political parties, and led to democratic reforms, self-government, and eventually independence. The author argues that while these new institutions were ostensibly democratic, they often exhibited authoritarian tendencies that reflected the wider political culture and global context in which these "democratic-authoritarian" states emerged.

The Politics of Labour in the British Caribbean: The Social Origins of Authoritarianism and Democracy

Markus Wiener Pub

The Politics of Labour in the British Caribbean: The Social Origins of Authoritarianism and Democracy in the Labour Movement

<p>This interpretation of labour organisations and politics of the working people of the British Caribbean relates their struggle to important national, regional and global factors. The chief focus is on the period between 1934 and 1954, when a series of labour rebellions gave rise to trade unions and political parties, and led to democratic reforms, self-government, and eventually independence. The author argues that while these new institutions were ostensibly democratic, they often exhibited authoritarian tendencies that reflected the wider political culture and global context in which these democratic-authoritarian states emerged. Social and economic changes since Emancipation are examined, including new class formations and racial consciousness, along with the impact of the Great Depression, the Second World War, the Cold War, the decline of the British Empire and the increasing hegemony of the United States. These circumstances precluded the creation of a socialist labour movement and facilitated the rise of middle-class politicians throughout the region. This multi-disciplinary and comparative study will interest everyone who is concerned with understanding the social origins of modern Caribbean political culture.</p>

<p>The social history of Belize is marked by conflict; between British settlers and the Maya; between masters and slaves; between capitalists and workers; and between the colonial administration and the Belizean people. This collection of essays, analyzes the most import topics during three centuries of colonialism.</p>

Colonialism and Resistance in Belize: Essays in Historical Sociology

University Press of the West Indies

During the 1930s a series of labour rebellions occurred in almost every colony in the British Caribbean. This study examines the question of why these rebellions flowed right across the region. Part one traces the historical roots of the rebellions, focusing on class struggles, class formation, and the origins of early labour organizations in the 1920s. Part two examines in detail the rebellions in each of the territories, starting with Belize in 1934 and ending with Guyana in 1939. The concluding chapter compares both the common and unique features of the rebellions, and provides the reader with a way of comprehending the origins of modern Caribbean political culture.

On the march: Labour rebellions in the British Caribbean, 1934-39

Business & Money

Economics

JAMES CURREY PUBLISHERS

This interpretation of labour organisations and politics of the working people of the British Caribbean relates their struggle to important national, regional and global factors. The chief focus is on the period between 1934 and 1954, when a series of labour rebellions gave rise to trade unions and political parties, and led to democratic reforms, self-government, and eventually independence. The author argues that while these new institutions were ostensibly democratic, they often exhibited authoritarian tendencies that reflected the wider political culture and global context in which these democratic-authoritarian states emerged.

Ian Randle Publishers

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