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Cuban socialism at 60 : Old aspirations and new realities

Pérez, Ricardo Torres and Brundenius, Claes LU (2020) p.167-188
Abstract

Few revolutions have had such an impact in modern times as the Cuban Revolution in 1959. Numerous publications (books, articles, and dissertations) have been written about it. Opinions about it have diverged. The revolution has been an inspiration for many, contested and even detested by others. In 1961, the Cuban Revolution took a radical turn when Fidel Castro declared that the revolution was socialist and parliamentary elections were no longer on the agenda. This chapter is a review of major events, and turning points, in the life span of the now 60-year-old revolution. After the death of legendary and uncontested leader Fidel Castro, the island is confronted with a serious of problems and challenges-not least with a huge democratic... (More)

Few revolutions have had such an impact in modern times as the Cuban Revolution in 1959. Numerous publications (books, articles, and dissertations) have been written about it. Opinions about it have diverged. The revolution has been an inspiration for many, contested and even detested by others. In 1961, the Cuban Revolution took a radical turn when Fidel Castro declared that the revolution was socialist and parliamentary elections were no longer on the agenda. This chapter is a review of major events, and turning points, in the life span of the now 60-year-old revolution. After the death of legendary and uncontested leader Fidel Castro, the island is confronted with a serious of problems and challenges-not least with a huge democratic deficit.

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Reflections on Socialism in the Twenty-First Century : Facing Market Liberalism, Rising Inequalities and the Environmental Imperative - Facing Market Liberalism, Rising Inequalities and the Environmental Imperative
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10.1007/978-3-030-33920-3_8
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  language     = {{eng}},
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  title        = {{Cuban socialism at 60 : Old aspirations and new realities}},
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  doi          = {{10.1007/978-3-030-33920-3_8}},
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