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

“Ano que viene estamos en Cuba, by Gustav Firmat, and Cuba: neither heaven nor hell by Maria LopezVigil
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” An account of two recent works on Cuba, in which the authors give their personal perceptions of the country in terms of national and cultural identity, the development of democratisation, and the role of women in modern post-revolutionary Cuba. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLcuba.wps

“The Spanish American War”
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A paper which looks at the Spanish American war of 1895 – 1898, and the consequences which resulted for Spain, the USA, and the smaller countries struggling for independence from Spanish colonial rule, in terms of the way in which the conflict can still be seen to affect these nations today.
Filename: JLspanamer.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