Trinidad and Tobago: Democracy and Development in the Caribbean

Review?The particular distinction of this book is that it covers the entire sweep of modern Trinidadian politics to the death in 1981 of the nation's first prime minister, Eric Williams, the ascension of his successor, George Chambers, and Chambers's subsequent difficulties in stemming the nation's growing political and economic problems. The chapters on the growing rot in the People's National Movement (PNM); the weakening of political authority; the trend to autocratic rule; and the rise of new forces of opposition, compellingly chart the PNM's weakening grip on political power.... Highly recommended for undergraduates specializing in the politics of the English-speaking Caribbean.?-Choice?This credible account of the twists and turns of the politics of a nation which has made steady progress toward achieving democracy since independence is a welcome addition to studies of the Caribbean.?-The Times of the Americas"This credible account of the twists and turns of the politics of a nation which has made steady progress toward achieving democracy since independence is a welcome addition to studies of the Caribbean."-The Times of the Americas"The particular distinction of this book is that it covers the entire sweep of modern Trinidadian politics to the death in 1981 of the nation's first prime minister, Eric Williams, the ascension of his successor, George Chambers, and Chambers's subsequent difficulties in stemming the nation's growing political and economic problems. The chapters on the growing rot in the People's National Movement (PNM); the weakening of political authority; the trend to autocratic rule; and the rise of new forces of opposition, compellingly chart the PNM's weakening grip on political power.... Highly recommended for undergraduates specializing in the politics of the English-speaking Caribbean."-ChoiceAbout the AuthorcDonald /f Scott /i B.