Through a comprehensive selection of classic and contemporary interdisciplinary readings, <i>Perspectives on the Caribbean: A Reader in Culture, History and Representation</i> presents a variety of viewpoints to further our understanding of life and culture in the Caribbean: <ul><li><div>Highlights the major concepts and debates in the anthropology and history of the Caribbean, including its unique Anglo, French, and Hispanic communities</div><li><div>Provides  multidisciplinary perspectives on Caribbean society that show the connections between its vibrant cultural forms, political economy, and tumultuous history</div><li><div>Features section introductions that put readings in context, with lists of additional suggested readings for further study</div><li><div>Offers an overview of the strong traditions of art, literature, music, dance, and architecture in the Caribbean</div><li><div>Outlines the key research in Caribbean studies from history, anthropology, sociology, linguistics, and folklore, examining classic ethnographies as well as new scholarship</div></ul>