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Forbes, John D.

Jamaica : managing political and economic change / John D. Forbes. - 54 pages ; 23 cm - Special analysis ; no. 85-1 . - AEI special analyses ; no. 85-1. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-54).

Preface / Howard J. Wiarda -- Introduction -- the colonial legacy -- Origins of the two-party system and early years of self-rule -- The first decade of independence: prosperity and rising tension -- The Michael Manley Period: socialist Experimentation and Crisis: Domestic policy and the economy ; Foreign policy ; The 1976 elections and their aftermath ; conclusion -- The 1980 Elections: democratic change and political violence -- The Seaga Administration: Jamaica struggles to Recover: The economy ; Foreign policy ; Domestic politics -- conclusions.

ISBN: 0844711004 9780844711003

LCCN: 84073179

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 005700241 Uk

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
Since 1962

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Economic history.
Politics and government

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Jamaica--Politics and government--1962-
Jamaica--Economic conditions.
Jama ique--Politique et gouvernement--1962-
Jama ique--Conditions economiques.
Jamaica.

LC Class. No.: JL632 / .F67 1985 F1887 / .F61 1985

Dewey Class. No.: 972.92/06