Cristina Garcia's 'Dreaming in Cuban'
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This 3 page essay discusses one of the adversarial relationships, the one between Celia and her daughter Lourdes, in 'Dreaming in Cuban.' Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Drcuban.wps

Dreaming in Cuban
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5 page analysis of character and effectiveness in Christina Garcia's recent (1990's) book 'Dreaming in Cuban'-- a fictional work that realistically traces several generations of a Cuban family and their lives both in their native land and in the United States.-- Examination is moderately socio-political. No Bibliography.
Filename: Dreamcub.wps

"Cuba: Neither Heaven Nor Hell" by Maria Lopez Vigil
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A 5 page paper which discusses the changes in Cuba, as they primarily involve gender issues, which are related in Maria Lopez Vigil's book "Cuba: Neither Heaven Nor Hell." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcubaheavn.wps

American Immigration Policy and Cuban Refugees
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This 8 page paper examines Cuban immigration in the United States, with a focus on the Elian Gonzalez case. Pertinent information about the case is provided and discussed in light of U.S. immigration policy. Statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: SA014Eli.rtf

An Argument for Lifting the Embargo Against Cuba
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This 30 page thesis paper provides an overview of the problem related to the U.S. embargo against Cuba. Historic information is provided along with the political background that surrounds this issue. Both sides of the issue are confronted but the paper supports lifting the ban due to philosophical reasons. Other reasons are explored, including the fact that the Cuban people have had to do without adequate food and medical supplies as a result. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: SA039Cba.rtf

Ano que viene estamos en Cuba, by Gustav Firmat Includes rough Spanish translation
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A paper which looks at Firmat’s account of his life in America as a Cuban, and the way in which he sees both his old homeland and the new; he gives a detailed account of the concepts of national identity and culture, and the way in which these are reflected in his dual nationality and cultural heritage.
Filename: JL2cuba.wps

Castro's Challenge and Castro's Cuba Discussed
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion on a book and a documentary film about the Cuban Revolution of 1959. The accuracy and fairness of the portrayals as well as how it affected the Cuban residents are all outlined. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: CWcastro.wps

Castro's Cuba
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the revolution and Cuba today with an emphasis on its present leader Fidel Castro. Fidel's ideology and significance is discussed as well. Issues such as the embargo and history like Bay of Pigs is also included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA314cub.rtf

Castro's Greatest Contribution
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A 6 page paper on Fidel Castro's greatest contribution. The writer examines the social and economic reform that has taken place under Castro's regime. Bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: Castro.wps

Colonial Cuban Sugar Production: Impacts on Slavery and World Relations
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An 18 page overview of the historical setting of sugar production in Cuba. Emphasizes that sugar production not only impacted Cuban plantation owners and processors, it impacted a diversity of people the world over. While some of these impacts were positive, many were not. The concentration on sugar production permeated such aspects of Cuban life as land tenure, class structure, and even racial composition of the country. In many ways it can be contended that sugar production drove such deplorable societal institutions as slavery. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPcubSug.wps

Comparing the Development of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic:
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This 4 page report discusses the ways in which the countries (and territory) of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico have developed in the past few decades. Each has seen a remarkable shift in its economic, political, and social base. Each of the three governments has dealt with issues in the past decade that it would have never considered possible only a few decades earlier. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWcubapr.wps

Conflict Between the U.S, and Canada During the Cuban Missile Crisis
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A 7 page account of the international mistrust which characterized this period of North American history. Fault can be attributed not just to Canada but to the U.S. as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcubanM.rtf

Cuba & Castro
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Approximately 3 pages in length. Report discusses U.S.-Cuban Relations with emphasis on their relevance to Fidel Castro. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Cubacast.wps

Cuba and the Race Issue
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This 5 page paper looks at Cuba's history, with a focus on its formation shortly after independence. Several issues are discussed. The race issue is illuminated. Most of the positions draws on information from a book by Aline Helg. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA035Cub.rtf

Cuba and Trade Issues
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A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of Cuba in trade concerns of late. The paper presents a look at the recent history of the trade disputes, how the disputes involve the United States, and how the United States is directly affected. The paper also presents personal opinions of the Cuban trade disputes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAcubatrd.wps

Cuba's Path to Independence
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A 9 page paper tracing Cuba's history from Columbus' discovery to the present day, focusing on Castro's seizing of the government in 1959. The paper also discusses Che Guevara, an Argentine revolutionary that Castro met while both were in exile in Cuba. Guevara joined Castro's cause and served in Castro's government for several years before being executed by American-trained Bolivian soldiers in 1967. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KShistCuba.rtf

Cuba, the Pearl of the Caribbean
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6 pages in length. The author discusses the book "Cuba, the Pearl of the Caribbean", by Andrew Coe. Emphasis is on the history, culture, and aesthetic beauties of this Caribbean island. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Cubacar.wps

Cuban Business: Impact of Economic, Political, and Sociological Environmental Constraints
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A 9 page overview of the many environmental constraints which affect Cuban business development and management. Emphasizes that the political constraints in Cuba have been by far the most important deterrents to business growth and development. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPcubaMd.wps

Cuban Cuisine
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12 pages in length. Cuban cuisine is world renown for its vibrant flavors and unique combination of ingredients to produce some of the most exquisite tastes known to man. Leading the culinary community with innovative and trendsetting cooking techniques, Cuba has long been revered for its delicious contributions. One must harken back, however, to the days before Castro's revolution to truly understand and appreciate the extent to which food reflected the very foundation of Cuban existence. Since the revolution, Cuban cuisine has changed to reflect a decidedly less creative approach, inasmuch as the government has effectively squelched any and all possible inventiveness by taking control of the restaurant market. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCCubnC.rtf

Cuban Immigrants in the Miami-Dade Area
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This 4 page paper looks at Cuban immigration and the Miami-Dade area. The people in the region and how they see Cuba is discussed. Various issues are included such as the Elian Gonzalez problem and the embargo as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA324Mia.rtf

Cuban Immigration Policy: A Magnet for Illegal Migration
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A 30 page overview of the inherent flaws in Cuban immigration policy. The author compares Cuban immigration to immigration as a whole and specifically to the problems of Haitian immigration. The controversy surrounding the issues is assessed from a historic, economic, and social perspective and a "best alternative" is presented. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PPcubImm.rtf

CUBAN MIGRATION AND U.S.
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This 11-page paper discusses the U.S. immigration policy as it pertained to Cuba between 1959 and 1980. In addition, topics discussed include the three "waves" of Cuban emigres, and how they were accepted both politically and socially in the U.S. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTcubmig.rtf

Cuban Political History: Independence to Castro
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An 8 page paper discussing Cuba's oppressive political history. The Cuban people are hard working and strive to maintain optimism. The fact is, however, they have suffered centuries of political and economic oppression. Cuba presents perhaps the finest example of the consequences of inept government based on unworkable ideology rather than on the realities of life. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KScubaHist.rtf

Cuban Revolution: Successful?
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A 2.5 page paper which examines how successful the Cuban Revolution has been. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAcubrev.rtf

Cultural Policies In Cuba
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An 8 page paper. The Cuban Constitution states that policies pertaining to education and culture are to be "based on Marxist-Leninist philosophy," and "artistic creativity is free as long as long as its expression and content is not contrary to the goals of the Revolution." That has been the policy since Cuba accepted aid from the Soviets. The Cuban culture is lively and colorful and rich with heritage but artists of any kind of severely limited in what they can express in any medium. This essay looks at these restrictions and the punishments for violating the will of the government. The culture of Cuba and cultural policies are discussed and explained. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGcubcul.rtf

Economic Conditions in Cuba Today
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of Cuba's economic conditions today. Some history is included. Political aspects of Cuba's economic problems are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA118cub.doc

Economic Development in Cuba
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7 pages. Revolutionary regimes in Cuba have not proven themselves to be very effective in achieving economic development. The majority of this lies in the fact that the United States embargo continues, which greatly cripples the Cuban economy in some ways. However, there are industries in which Cuba has apparently found a niche which can help to bolster their sagging economy of recent years. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: JGAcbeco.wps

Ernesto 'Che' Guevara
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This 10 page report discusses the legendary revolutionary of Cuba, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara. Guevara's life and conduct have been (for more than thirty years) and continue to be an inspiration to the disenfranchised of society as well as those who dream of a greater world that supports the advancement and betterment of the people through cooperative effort and mutual effort. Guevara's significance to modern revolutionary politics should be analyzed based on his perspectives on capitalism, socialism and imperialism and on guerrilla warfare. He died in Bolivia in 1967 in the attempt to facilitate revolution in that nation. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWche.wps

Fidel Castro
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A 3 page paper which examines the life and actions of Fidel Castro. The paper focuses somewhat on his ability to offer strength to his people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAcastro.rtf

Globalization And Post-Castro Cuba
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses how Cuba might have been had a different political and economic approach been taken after his death. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCCastro.rtf

HEALTH CARE AIDS IN CUBA
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This 3 page paper discusses the potential for working as a health care worker in Cuba. Overview of the country offered as well as analysis of cultural values/traditions as they correspond to the health care aid situation in Cuba. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBhlthcr.rtf

Hernandez/Buena Vista Social Club
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A 3 page essay that examines an essay on an aspect of Latino culture. In 1997, Warner Music produced an album, the Buena Vista Social Club (BVSC), which won a Grammy in 1998 and ultimately become one of the best-selling albums of all time--worldwide. Subsequently, in 1999, a documentary, by the same name, was produced that gave all of the credit for the BVSC album, regarding its impetus and production, to North American guitarist Ry Cooder (Hernandez 62). In her essay on this topic, Tanya Hernandez makes a number of intriguing points concerning the relationship between popular culture and the legacy of imperialism. Two of these points are that Ry Cooder's glorified role regarding the album is a continuation of the "discoverer/conqueror" mythos and, secondly, that the BVSC's glorification of prerevolutionary Cuba ignores the social realities of that era. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khbvsc.rtf

Hispanic Groups in the U.S.
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This 6 page paper considers four groups of Hispanics living in the U.S.: Mexican-Americans, Cuban-Americans, Puerto Ricans and Latinos and aspects of each culture. Bibliography lists 9 source.
Filename: HVHisGrp.rtf

Hispanic Identity
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A 5 page paper which examines the linguistic, political, social, economic, religious, and familial conventions of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Columbians. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: RAhi.rtf

History of the Cuban-American National Foundation
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An 18 page paper which discusses the history of the Cuban-American National Foundation (CANF), primarily through the involvement of Jorge Mas Canosa, who was the founder and primary controller of the Cuban-American National Foundation. The paper also discusses the impact this foundation has had upon the Cuban/American population in Miami, Florida. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RACANF.wps

How the Geography of Cuba Affects Its Foreign Policy
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This 4 page paper examines the geography of Cuba and its proximity to the U.S. Reasons for its policies are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA438geo.rtf

Impact Of Lifting The Embargo On Cuba
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A 4 page paper that begins with a report of the dollar value of initial infrastructure improvements needed in Cuba. The paper discusses different aspects of potential trading with Cuba, such as some areas of trade, the value of agricultural products now being exported to Cuba, the GDP in each country, the dollar impact on the U.S. and other facts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGtrdcba.rtf

Islam/Effect on Church Prior to Crusades
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A 7 page research paper that examines the rich heritage of medieval Moorish Spain and how it influenced Christian Europe. The writer discusses the outpouring of knowledge from Arabic sources that occurred when Christians conquered Toledo. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: kheffisl.rtf

Jose Marti, A Narrative Bibliography
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A 10 page research paper that consists of 9 brief book reviews on texts that discuss the life and influence of Jose Marti. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: khmarti.rtf

Latino Groups in the United States
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This 3 page paper discusses the Cubans, Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in the U.S. with regard to their society, politics, economic standing, religion and familial standing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVLatGrp.rtf

Lifting the Embargo on Cuba
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A 7 page paper which examines how and why the United States should lift the embargo on Cuba and allow travel and trade. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAcuba5.rtf

New Insights on Cuba
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A 5 page analysis of two journal articles on the turbulent Caribbean island. The first article takes a detailed look at the Cuban Revolution and the role of Che Guevara's 'foco' theory. The second article deals with Cuba's current political situation and the other Caribbean nations have been moving toward rapprochement of Cuba. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Cubainst.wps

Patrolling the U.S.-Cuban Border
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This 6 page paper examines law in the U.S. and in Cuba. How various immigration laws and boarder patrol differ in each country. The problem with U.S.-Cuba relations is highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA524Cub .rtf

Perspectives of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis
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(5 pp) There are those who say that we as humans create our own reality. This can also mean that each one of us have our own sense of reality. We may be able to deal with that, because it is considered personal. Yet the same can be said of history; in this discussion we will look at a singular event, the Cuban Missile Crisis - 1962 (as seen by the United States) from three different perspectives: traditional, revisionist, and post-revisionist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBcubamc.doc

Positive Contributions by Cuban-Americans
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6 pages. The Cuban-American population is one of the fastest growing populations in America today. The positive impact and cultural distinctions they bring to the United States are sometimes lost among the unfair publicity and racial problems that are always at the forefront of public media. This paper will serve to explore all of the positive aspects and well-known Cuban personalities that have helped shaped the United States into a more diverse and interesting place to live. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAcuban.rtf