In Focus Jamaica: A Guide to the People, Policitics and Culture

Paperback. Known mainly as a Caribbean vacation paradise, Jamaica is a complex, vibrant and often violent society. Behind the travel agent's cliches lies a country beset by widespread poverty, political instability and crime -- an island struggling to escape dependency and debt. But Jamaica is also the scene of intense cultural activity, a place where music, poetry and religion color everyday life. Synonymous with reggae music, Jamaica reflects its mixed ethnic and cultural heritage in many artistic forms. Jamaica in Focus is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to this fascinating country. It explores the land, history and politics, economy, society and people culture and environment, and includes tips on where to go and what to see.