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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Haïti," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Haïti in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Haïti when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Haïti, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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This book considers the full sweep of Haitian community invention and recreation in a multitude of national territories, with an eye toward the "place" factors that shape the everyday lives of Haitian migrants. Regine O. Jackson brings together an interdisciplinary group of scholars to explore how Haitian communities differ across time and place, as well as how migrants adjust to new economic, political and racial realities. The volume includes descriptive ethnographies of Haitians in 19th century Jamaica, eastern Cuba, Detroit, the Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Paris, and Boston, and innovative scholarly work on non-geographic sites of Haitian community building. The most important question addressed here is not whether the places described represent typical or exceptional Haitian diasporic communities, but how, why and to what effect do Haitians in particular places use diaspora as a signifier. By examining the diversity (and sameness) of the Haitian experience in diaspora, Geographies of the Haitian Diaspora asks how we might situate community in view of increased scholarly attention to transnational processes.

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From the author: Newspaper articles in the United States paint a picture of Haiti as a failed state, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. These articles place the blame of the country's problems entirely on Haiti itself, with little regard for the outside forces that also contributed to the country's present-day- state. This study is a critical geopolitical analysis of Haitian representation in U. S. newspapers. I empirically examine a year's worth of articles from 2004 written in five major U. S. newspapers. From these articles I analyze both the words used to describe Haiti and the emerging media frames. Critical studies have shown that representation in the media can greatly impact the conventional wisdom surrounding a place and legitimize social inequalities. By understanding the images used to describe Haiti, I hope to develop a means of rethinking popular perceptions of the country. I argue that only then can the problems of Haiti be more effectively addressed and a new dialogue created, one that encompasses the entire story of this Caribbean country. Keywords: Caribbean content analysis, geopolitics, Haiti, media, newspapers.

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Title: Voodoo, zombies, and mermaids: U.S. newspaper coverage of Haiti.(Report)
Author: Amy E. Potter
Publication: The Geographical Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2009
Publisher: American Geographical Society
Volume: 99Issue: 2Page: 208(23)

Article Type: Report

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Haiti is the only country that is considered Latin American but has a language and culture that are predominantly French and a population that is primarily of African descent. It is also the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and a country of extremes. Culture and Customs of Haiti fleshes out the evolution of this diverse society through discussions of the Haitian people, history, religion, social customs, media, literature and language, and performing and visual arts. This much-needed resource gives students and other readers a balanced picture of a Caribbean nation known in the United States mainly for its boat people, the Duvalier dictatorships, and voodoo.

Culture and Customs of Haiti begins with an overview of the mountainous island that seemed forbidding to European colonizers. Historical periods, including French colonization, U.S. occupation in the early 20th century, Independence and the Duvaliers' reigns, until today, are reviewed and provide the framework for the volume. A chapter on the people and society details the pride of the black state that managed the only successful slave revolution in history. The extremes of society from the elite to the peasantry and slum dwellers are depicted, along with Haitians in diaspora. Religion in Haiti, with the strong amalgamation of Roman Catholicism and vaudou, a West African import, is then explained. A Social Customs chapter notes the joy that is found in such an economically depressed culture. The media and literature and language chapters necessarily unfold in the context of Haiti's political history. A section on writing in Creole is especially intriguing. Finally, chapters on the performing arts and visual arts evoke the energy and color of the people in such forms as vaudou jazz and dance, contemporary rara rock, and the folkloric influence on Haitian painting. A chronology and glossary supplement the text.

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Venezuelan state-run television station ViVe published an article on its website, claiming that reports from Russia's Northern Fleet alleged that the United States may have caused the Haitian earthquake by testing its controversial HAARP facility. ViVe also claimed that Russian report suggested that the HAARP testing caused the 2010 Eureka earthquake and may also have caused the 2008 China earthquake. A translation of the ViVe article appeared on the Russian tabloid website pravda.ru. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles!Haiti faces key challenges in the water supply and sanitation sector: Notably, access to public services is very low, their quality is inadequate and public institutions remain very weak despite foreign aid and the government's declared intent to strengthen the sector's institutions. Foreign and Haitian NGOs play an important role in the sector, especially in rural and urban slum areas. ... Read more

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The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake centred approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, which struck at 16:53:09 local time (21:53:09 UTC) on Tuesday, 12 January 2010. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 13 kilometres (8.1 mi). The United States Geological Survey recorded a series of aftershocks, fourteen of them between magnitudes 5.0 and 5.9. The International Red Cross estimates that there have been as many as three million people affected by the quake, and an estimated 45,000–50,000 deaths. Most of Port-au-Prince's major landmarks were significantly damaged or destroyed in the earthquake, including the Presidential Palace (though the President survived), the National Assembly building, the Port-au-Prince Cathedral, and the main jail. All hospitals were destroyed or so badly damaged that they have been abandoned. The United Nations reported that headquarters of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), located in the capital, collapsed and that a large number of UN personnel were unaccounted for. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Hispaniola is a major island in the Caribbean, comprising Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It is located between the islands of Cuba to the west, and Puerto Rico to the east, directly within the hurricane belt. Hispaniola is perhaps most famous for marking the first European colonies in the New World, colonies founded by Christopher Columbus on his voyages in 1492 and 1493. It is the tenth most populous island in the world, and the most populous in the Americas. It is the 22nd largest island in the world. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Colorful account
While making no claims to be objective, this colorful account of Gold's 2 years in Haiti and dozens of trips in the 50 years since then, captures all the wild contradictions of the magical but suffering country.

Haiti
This is an amazing book. I have traveled to Hait 5 times, my longest stay being four months. This book made me feel as if I was back in the country I love so much. I would recommend this book to anyone who's heart has been grasped by this country.

Haiti, A Nightmare You Can Sleep Through
This is one of the most compelling book that I ever read about Haiti.Mr. Gold is funny and objective.One could feel his love for Haiti popping out of the pages; he is not just another foreigner out to make a quick buck.Although his experiences in the book were limited to the capital, he gave a vivid account because he was in the thick of things.When I checked with family and friends on the veracity of some of Mr. Gold's claims, he seemed to have hit right on the money.I would recommend this book to anyone who loves Haiti.

Haiti is better than what the author had writen in his book.
First of all your ideas are not well founded since you did not live in Haiti long enough to place a judgement or an opinion.Your grounds are very weak when you see only one part of Haiti. Being like a horse on a racetrack, the author is only focusing on what you may consider the worst, Iwould like to know when writters are going to start publishing the rightstuff about a third world country.

Highly amusing, informative &, sometimes, touching.
I just had to respond because the only response posted is so off the mark! Gold clearly has a deep love & respect for Haiti & Haitians. He also has a wicked sense of humour & he apparently does not feel theneed to whitewash what he sees. We must have read two different books! ... Read more

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Young Facile wants to plant a tree in honor of his new baby sister, but he faces many obstacles. The first seed he plants is eaten by a goat, the second seed is washed away in a storm, and another seed is burnt by a scrub fire. Will Facile ever be able to plant a tree that will grow strong for baby Lucía?

In this story of determination, faith, and love, author Karen Lynn Williams introduces readers to the realities of rural life in the mountains of Haiti. Imbued with brilliant colors, expressive characters, and vivid landscapes, Linda Saport’s illustrations capture the indomitable spirit of hope. ... Read more

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The largest earthquake ever recorded in Haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on January 12, 2010. The quake, centred about 15 miles south-west of Port-au-Prince, was a magnitude of 7.0, followed by a series of severe aftershocks. It is estimated that 3 million people, approximately one third of the overall population, have been affected by the earthquake. The Government of Haiti is reporting an estimated 112,000 deaths and 194,000 injured. This book explores the Haitian earthquake and global response as immediate needs are met and the humanitarian relief operation continues. The government is struggling to restore the institutions needed for it to function, ensure political stability, and address long-term reconstruction and development planning. ... Read more

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Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief was a charity telethon held on January 22, 2010 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (January 23, 2010 from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. UTC). The telethon was the most widely distributed telethon in history. The event was broadcast from Studio 36 at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, New York and a private club, The Hospital, in London. There were also live reports from Haiti. Initial plans for the telethon were announced by MTV Networks on January 15, 2010, three days after the 2010 Haiti earthquake struck on January 12 and claimed the lives of at least 100,000 people. The event was one of a number of humanitarian responses to the earthquake. Processing of the telethon's donations was in the hands of the Entertainment Industry Foundation. The telethon was patterned after the form begun with the 2001 America: A Tribute to Heroes program and continued with the 2005 Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast. ... Read more

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Haïti, officiellement la République d'Haïti, est un pays desGrandes Antilles occupant le tiers occidental de l'îled'Hispaniola (soit 28000 km2 environ). Sa capitale est Port- au-Prince. Haïti comptait 8,3 millions d'habitants en2005.Haïti devint en 1804 la première république indépendante depopulation majoritairement noire après la Révolutionhaïtienne (1791-1803) qui conduisit l'armée de NapoléonBonaparte à abandonner l'île. Haïti est aussi le seul paysfrancophone indépendant des Caraïbes, et un des deux paysfrancophones d'Amérique du Nord (avec le Canada). ... Read more

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Part of a series providing a fascinating introduction to how people live in other countries. The books cover a wide variety of topics - home life, interesting places to see, transport, landscape, industry, farming, crafts, sports and recreation. ... Read more

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Haiti's long and turbulent history is documented in this comprehensive reference volume, ideal for high school students, undergrads, and general readers. Discovered by Christopher Columbus on his journey across the Atlantic in 1492, Haiti has had a tumultuous past at best. Epidemics, revolutions, slavery, and poverty have plagued this small Latin American country for centuries, and even today its unstable government has prevented Haiti from becoming a popular Caribbean tourist destination. This volume of the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series explores Haiti's bloodied past, beginning with Spanish, French, Dutch, and British attempts at colonization up until today's coups and political uprisings. The History of Haiti is the perfect addition to any high school, public, or undergraduate library.

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Horrible editing ruins book
Everyone makes mistakes, and I know because I am an author myself.However, when one sees a pattern that should have been noticed by any good editor, then one wonders whether a publisher cares more about having something fast than having something right. This is the case with this book, which covers a sorely needed area (i.e., a brief survey of Haitian history). Some examples:

p. 65: "For instance, during 1959-1910, nine Haitian presidents succeeded each other..."

p. 73: "The Artibonite Valley, where Verrettes is located, reaches to a height between 54.68 yards and 109.36 yards and measures 2,936.60 miles."Yet, the author tells us that the Artibonite river is only 200 miles in length!!!

p. 159: "With so many Haitians in Brooklyn, New York, Eugene Matheiu, the first native of Haiti, was elected to the New York City Council in April 2007."

Surely, Mathieu is not THE FIRST NATIVE OF HAITI.But that is just what is suggested by placing such a completeappositional adjectival phrase in between commas. Rather the author must mean that "in April2007, Eugene Mathieu became the first native of Haiti to be elected to the New York City Council."

I could continue, but these numerous editorial problems damaged the credibility of the information, and that is a shame. It could have been a great little book.

Since the book is short, there is even less excuse for this lack of thorough editing. The series editors are as much at fault as is the author.

Interesting, yet disappointing
The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations is a brilliant idea giving non-historians interested in modern politics an overview of the most recent happenings in many nations.The History of Haiti is written according to the standard format of the series and contains much that is well researched and interesting.The main problem is that the book cries out for some serious editing.One should not expect Michener type writing by junior professors but this books reads in many parts like a very rough draft, not a finished book.There are numerous grammatical errors, peculiar word order, statistics that does not make any sense, unnecessary repetitions and time line organizations within chapters that jump around in a disconcerting manner. ... Read more