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IN THE GRIP OF CHANGE

The Caribbean and its British Diaspora

Independence: Yes! The Old Mess: No!

Title
Independence: Yes! The Old Mess: No!
Description
Antigua’s Liberation Movement grappled with limits on full independence imposed by economic reliance on former imperial powers. In the pamphlet it argues that Antigua's economy is sweked towards the profits of foreign businesses, undercutting the wealth and welfare of its local population. Socialist movements in the Caribbean often framed the domination of former imperial powers in the international capitalist economy as a continuation of legacies of exploitation under slavery and indentureship.
Creator
Antigua Caribbean Liberation Movement
Location
Antigua
Date
about 1976
1976
Access
Hidden
Collection
Before Independence
Source
See more details on the Senate House Library catalogue
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Item Number
6
The cover is composed of a red top, green middle and black lower section. In the middle section the title 'Independence: Yes! The old mess: no!" is printed. Within the bottom section there is a drawing of a small flame.
The cover is composed of a red top, green middle and black lower section. In the middle section the title 'Independence: Yes! The old mess: no!" is printed. Within the bottom section there is a drawing of a small flame.
The cover is composed of a red top, green middle and black lower section. In the middle section the title 'Independence: Yes! The old mess: no!" is printed. Within the bottom section there is a drawing of a small flame.

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