This mostly forgotten war led to Mexico losing over half its territory and the United States expanding to the Pacific. The lecture examines the political and economic background of the conflict, what led to it, and the roles of such factors as Texas annexation in 1845, slavery, racism, the Democratic and Whig parties, and Manifest... Read more
Cuba is re-forming its socialism. Building on the human development achieved over the past half century and more, this brave country is boldly re-inventing its socialism. 
Recognizing that the state cannot do everything, it is opening up its economy to democratic worker owned cooperatives as well as small private businesses. Foreign investment is being invited to expand the economy. Some say this is a step toward capitalism. Others say it is a socialism for the 21st century based on a belief in the social consciousness of a revolutionary people that is invigorating civil society.
Cliff DuRand will discuss the challenges Cuba is facing as it seeks to invent its future. Dr. DuRand has spoken and written extensively about Cuba and has led educational trips there for three decades.
When
Jul 25th, 2017 11:00 am
Location
Sala Quetzal
La Biblioteca Publica, Rejoj 50A, Centro
San Miguel de Allende, GUA 37700
Mexico
La Biblioteca Publica, Rejoj 50A, Centro
San Miguel de Allende, GUA 37700
Mexico
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