| Sumario: | His comparative account offers a new perspective on Cuba at a time of rapid political change and contemplation of life post-Castro. "The Cuban Revolution" has enjoyed renewed relevance in the last few years. The author brings the early years of the Cuban Revolution into a contemporary context, tapping into current political movements that reject neoliberalism and globalization. "The Cuban Revolution" is an ideal lens for examining and defining intellectualism. Artaraz advances the field by situating the definition of 'the intellectual' historically, looking at causes that spurred intellectuals into action. Artaraz moves the debate away from Cold War concepts and focuses on the crisis between Third World and Western intellectuals. The case studies focus on the US, UK and France, offering a rich debate on the definition of the intellectual that takes into account different national traditions. This global perspective yields a unique complexity and widens the market appeal.This timely book presents a history of the relationship between the Cuban Revolution and intellectuals and activists in France, Britain and the United States, exploring the 'complete cycle' in this relationship and using it to examine the future of Cuba's symbolic status among intellectuals and activists in the West.
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