The Dead Yard
Tales of Modern Jamaica
$38.90
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
17 March 2010
Summary
Jamaica was once a source of great wealth for Britain, a tropical paradise for planters and a Babylonian exile for Africans shipped to the Caribbean. It gained independence in 1962.
Today, Jamaica is a country in despair, plagued by gang warfare, drug crime, and poverty. Haunted by the legacy of imperialism, its social and racial divisions appear entrenched. Its extraordinary musical tradition and natural beauty are overshadowed by casual murder, police brutality, and political corrup…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780571227624 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0571227627 |
| Author: | Ian Thomson |
| Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
| Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Edition: | Main |
| Release Date: | 17 March 2010 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 200mm x 125mm x 25mm |
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About The Author
Ian Thomson
Ian Thomson - ‘a chronicler of formidable power’ (Guardian) - is the author of Bonjour Blanc an acclaimed book about Haiti, and Primo Levi. He lives with his wife and children in London.
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