1 / 2Racialized Visions: Haiti and the Hispanic Caribbean
Hispanic Caribbean: Racialized Visions is a collection of twelve essays on Haiti’s cultural influence and exchange with Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. It examines how racialized portrayals of Haiti have been challenged and reinterpreted as symbols of liberation.
At a glance
- Connects Haiti with Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico rather than treating linguistic difference as a barrier to cultural exchange.
- Examines anti-Blackness and the use of racist portrayals of Haiti by colonial powers and white elites.
- Includes an introduction and conclusion by editor Vanessa K. Valdés and a foreword by Myriam J. A. Chancy.
Reference price: $26.95
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- The focus on cross-Caribbean cultural exchange offers a clear thematic scope for readers of Afro-Latinx studies.
- Twelve essays are framed with introductory, concluding, and foreword material that supplies historical and disciplinary context.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | State University of New York Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | July 2, 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 292 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1438481047 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1438481043 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.66 x 9 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 14.1 ounces |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes the volume as the first in English to explore Haiti’s cultural impact on surrounding Spanish-speaking nations. Treat that as a listing claim, not an independently established distinction.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying Haiti and its cultural relationships with Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico.
- Students and researchers interested in Afro-Latinx studies, Caribbean cultural production, and anti-Blackness.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a general survey of Caribbean history or a single-author narrative rather than an academic essay collection.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does Racialized Visions cover?
It explores Haiti’s cultural impact and exchanges with Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico, including the role of anti-Blackness and the reinterpretation of Haiti as a symbol of liberation.
How is the book organized?
The listing describes twelve essays, with an introduction and conclusion by Vanessa K. Valdés and a foreword by Myriam J. A. Chancy.
Who is this book intended for?
Its subject matter is suited to readers of Caribbean cultural studies, Afro-Latinx studies, and scholarship on race and cultural production.
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