2008/03/01 · 1 citation
Social Sciences · #Cuban History and Society #Philippine History and Culture #Latin American and Latino Studies
paper · doi:10.5744/florida/9780813031927.001.0001
openalex publication_date 2008/03/01 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/17
Abstract Does a civil society actually exist in Cuba today and if so what is its nature and role? In seeking answers to this contested and politicized question, the editors of this book have assembled a diverse group of contributors. The essays range from general discussion of the private sector to case studies about volunteer work, religious entities, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Since the fall of the Soviet Union and the economic crisis in 1990, the Cuban state has experienced severe challenges, and individuals have been forced to respond in unexpected ways to ensure their economic survival. Avoiding polemics and preconceptions, this volume brings a fresh perspective to one of the most vexing issues in Cuban society today.