Exploring Cuba: Erasing Fears through Multicultural Education

Exploring Cuba: Erasing Fears Through Multicultural Education chronicles the cultural and professional exchanges between the National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME) and Cuba between 2015 and 2019, including the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Cuba-U.S. relations. The book argues for the end of the U.S. embargo with Cuba and the normalization of diplomatic relations to benefit both countries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Exploring Cuba: Erasing Fears Through Multicultural Education delves into the comprehensive cultural and professional exchanges organized by the National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME) between 2015 and 2019, offering valuable insights into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Cuba-U.S. relations. Due to the longstanding U.S. embargo, or blockade, access to information about life in Cuba can be limited within the United States. This book chronicles firsthand accounts of NAME's trips to Cuba over a five-year period, interspersed with insightful perspectives from U.S.-based multicultural educators, authors, and Cuban delegates. It documents the invaluable lessons learned by NAME members about the people, history, healthcare system, culture, arts, and education systems of Cuba. Furthermore, it explores the profound effects of the coronavirus global pandemic on Cuba's vital tourist industry and the subsequent July 2021 protests and their aftermath, including a new wave of immigration to the United States. The book passionately advocates for the end of the U.S. embargo with Cuba and the establishment of normal diplomatic relations between the two countries, aiming to foster unrestricted tourism and trade, benefiting both nations.

Combining travelogue observations with statistical data and scholarly accounts, this volume serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students of Multicultural Education, International Education, and Comparative Education. It also holds significance for educators and Cuba solidarity activists, providing valuable insights into the complexities of cultural exchange and the potential for positive change in international relations.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032548944