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The Mulatto Republic: Class, Race, and Dominican National Identity
Full title: | The Mulatto Republic: Class, Race, and Dominican National Identity |
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ISBN: | 9780813049199 |
ISBN 10: | 0813049199 |
Authors: | Mayes, April J. |
Publisher: | University Press Of Florida |
Edition: | Illustrated |
Num. pages: | 210 |
Binding: | Hardcover |
Language: | en |
Published on: | 2014 |
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Synopsis
This Book Examines How The Dominican Republic Came To Value Being White Over Being Black, Especially Given How Many Dominicans Are Of African Descent. Mayes Looks At A Seminal Period Of Dominican History, From The War Of Restoration To The Early Decades Of Trujillo's Rule. Debating Dominicanidad In The Nineteenth Century -- The Changing Landscape Of Power In The Sugar-growing East -- The Culture Of Progress In San Pedro De Macorís -- Policing The Urban Poor -- Debating Dominicans' Race During The U.s. Occupation -- Gender And Hispanidad In The New Era. April J. Mayes. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.