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Struggle For Radical Change

In this academic study, Matthew J. Smith explores the historical processes that shaped post-occupation Haiti up until the prolonged Duvalier dictatorship. According to Smith, this period is traditionally thought of as an interregnum between the 2 dominant periods in Haiti's history, but as Smith shows, much of the ideological movements were developed in this formative period.

The central argument of the book is that the struggle of radicals during this period transformed the political culture of Haiti. Anyone who knows anything about Haiti can come to appreciate the complex nature of social relations, the intersection of ideologies in race, class, anti-imperialism, and populism. The story of this struggle for power in Haiti foreshadows what happened to many other Caribbean nations.

While I found the book and Smith's research quite fascinating, I must admit that for the neophyte to Haitian history, many of the particularities were a little above my head. Given my limited knowledge on ideas like noirisme, I was unable to fully grasp the significance of parts of Smith's conclusions, which is unfortunate for me anyways.

Overall, I would recommend "Red & Black in Haiti" for anyone who wants to learn more about this important period in Haitian history, but certainly the book is not of a beginner level, some background knowledge is required to fully absorb the author's arguments.
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