The Persistence of the Caribbean

Keynote Address at Caribbean Studies Symposium, University of Puerto Rico, October 25, 2007

The Caribbean is not a cohesive political or economic grouping. Yet the notion of a Caribbean region continues to have salience and resonance because of a sense of shared history and culture and shared characteristics in the relationship with metropolitan powers and metroplitan capital.

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3 Responses to “The Persistence of the Caribbean”

  1. Mirna Yonis, Venezuela, on March 7th, 2008 at 12:53 pm Said:

    This is useful for research and working about Caribbean integration processes. Thanks.

  2. Alexander Gittens, on April 15th, 2008 at 9:46 am Said:

    Excellent thoughts Prof. Girvan. If only they would listen. Thanks.

  3. Julio Ortiz-Luquis, Puerto Rico, on December 24th, 2008 at 5:07 pm Said:

    The University of Puerto Rico is my Alma Mater, and it is a great honor to know that you visited our beloved UPR.

    Thanks Mr. Girvan for this useful and up to date website on Caribbean current affairs.

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