Caribbean

Cuba in Transition

Collection

Cuba

Date

October 1, 1971

Publishers

Armadillo Press

Authors

Philip Russell, Rius

Volume

I. History "The Spanish Colony" historical overview of the colonization of Cuba by the Spanish up to the Spanish-American war when the United States assumed control over Cuba. "The Republic" discusses U.S. control over Cuba and the birth of the "Cuban Republic" under the Platt Amendment. "Batista" overview of the military coup staged by Batista and the mobilization of Castro's efforts to overthrow Batista. "The Guerillas Take Over" the liberation of Cuba and the beginning of Castro's government. II. Social Services "Medicine" the redefining of medicine, from a business to a right guaranteed to all despite income or location of residence. "Housing" passing of urban law reforms, reduced rents and made housing a right rather than a luxury for the rich. "The Literacy Campaign" the mobilization of students to go out and teach literacy to the countryside. Attempts to increase literacy rates throughout the country and foster intellectual growth. "Primary Education" institution of day care centers to begin education young and provide working class mothers with support "Higher Education"increase in high school and technical schools to boost children's formal education and mobilize them for work in the community. III. The Economy "Development" investing in development in order to finance housing, medicine and education. "Agrarian Reform" rural revolution, gave land grants to farmers and loans to boost their production. "State Farms" transition from large plantations to state-owned farms to efficiently manage the lands and promote technological innovation "Industry" overview of the staged of industrial development "Workers" IV. Ideas Behind the Revolution "The New Man" "Moral Incentive" "Cuba Si, Yankee No" "To Socialism" "International Solidarity" V. Making It Happen "CDR's" "People's Courts" "Fidel" "Youth" VI. The Oppressed "The Unemployed" "Blacks" "Women" VII. Other Aspects of the Revolution "Sports" "Fine Arts" "Media" "Refugees" "Rationing" "Religion" "Environment and Recreation" VIII. Conclusion "Democracy" "Meanwhile in Latin America" "The Future"

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A Call To Combat: Radical Journalists' Statement of January 26, 1972

Alfabeticemos: Manual for the Literacy Teacher

Casa de las Americas #196

Casa de las Americas informational brochure

Catching Up with Moncada

Che Guevara in New York [mp3]

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Cuba for Beginners

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Cuba

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#138 Casa de las Americas

A Call To Combat: Radical Journalists' Statement of January 26, 1972

Alfabeticemos: Manual for the Literacy Teacher

Casa de las Americas #196

Casa de las Americas informational brochure

Catching Up with Moncada

Che Guevara in New York [mp3]

Children of Che

Cuba for Beginners

Cuba in Transition