James Ferguson (4) (1956–)

The Thatcher Years Britain and Latin America examines the Conservative government's record on Latin America and the Caribbean

An excellent concise review of Caribbean history starting with the geology and indiginous peoples to the politics as of the date of publication. SOFT

This book examines the forces behind the Dominican Republic's economic and political crisis. It explores the country's relations with the IMF, the US and Haiti and assesses the role of a powerful popular movement and its challenges to a decaying political system.

Based on extensive first-hand research, reveals the extent of the U.S. failure - economic and political - in Grenada and the impact of that failure on the island's people. Contrasting post-invasion policy with the revolutionary period, it offers an in-depth account of Grenada's turbulent history and its troubled prospects.