Fidel Castro and the Quest for a Revolutionary Culture in Cuba

Explore the intricate dynamics of cultural transformation under Fidel Castro's regime in Fidel Castro and the Quest for a Revolutionary Culture in Cuba. Authored by a keen observer of Cuban society, this insightful book, published by Pennsylvania State University Press in 1994, spans 254 pages of in-depth analysis. It delves into the methods employed by the Castro government to reshape Cuban cultural attitudes towards women, youth, sports, and labor. Through both coercive and non-coercive strategies, the text reveals the challenges and failures of these ambitious initiatives. Ideal for readers interested in Cuban history, politics, and cultural studies, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in revolutionary cultural change. Discover how ideology and practice intersected in a quest for a new Cuban identity.