Haiti: State Against Nation
Description
Michel-Rolph Trouillot's seminal work delves into the enduring crisis facing Haiti, arguing that the Duvalier dictatorship was not an isolated aberration but a symptom of deeper, systemic issues. The book meticulously dissects the mechanisms of power employed by the regime, revealing how a state can maintain control through a potent combination of manufactured national unity and brutal violence. Trouillot traces the roots of Haiti's contemporary struggles back to the 19th century, examining the marginalization of the peasantry and the impact of foreign intervention. This critical analysis offers profound insights into the complex relationship between state and nation, particularly within peripheral societies, and challenges conventional understandings of Haiti's political and economic landscape.
Available Editions
paperback
NYU Press
Published Jan 1, 1990
283 pages
ISBN: 9780853457565
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Details
First Published
1990
Language
eng
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