Search

Natalie Corthésy's collection of poetry, "White Rum and Coconut Water," explores various aspects of Jamaican life and experiences. The poems cover themes such as poverty, absent parents, romantic relationships, and the challenges of everyday life. Corthésy's use of language and literary techniques creates vivid imagery, and her manipulation of voice and perspective adds depth to the collection. The poems are relatable to Jamaican readers while also resonating on a universal level. Additionally, the collection challenges traditional gender stereotypes with a strong and critical tone, expressing contempt for men who reinforce sexist stereotypes. Overall, "White Rum and Coconut Water" is a well-written and thought-provoking contribution to Jamaican and Caribbean poetry. [Extracted from the article]

A review of the book "Armes Russland: Bettler und Notleidende in der russischen Geschichte vom Mittelalter bis in die Gegenwart," by Hubertus F. Jahn, is presented.

The article reviews the book "Entbehrliche der Bürgergesellschaft? Sozial Benachteiligte und Engagement" by Johanna Klatt and Franz Walter.

The book "The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can be Done About It" by Paul Collier is reviewed.

The article reviews the book "More Than Just Race: Being Black and Poor in the Inner City," by William Julius Wilson.

The article reviews the book "Eine vorrangige Option für die Armen im 21. Jahrhundert?" by Magdalena Holztrattner.

Reviews the book "Divided Poor--Study of a Kerala Village," by K. Saradamoni.

A review of the book "Disease and Discrimination: Poverty and Pestilence in Colonial Atlantic America," by Dale L. Hutchinson, is presented.

A review of the book "The Poverty Industry: The Exploitation of America's Most Vulnerable Citizens," by Daniel L. Hatcher, is presented.

The article reviews the book "Almost worthy: the poor, paupers, and the science of charity in America, 1877-1917," by Brent Ruswick.

A review of the book "Progress for the Poor," by Lane Kenworthy is presented.

This article reviews the book "Por el Ascenso Pacífico de los Pobres…" by Leopoldo Saavedra Balza.

A review of the book "Slow Violence & the Environmentalism of the Poor," by Rob Nixon is presented.

A review of the book "Taxing the Poor: Doing Damage to the Truly Disadvantaged," by Katherine S. Newman and Rourke L. O'Brien is presented, which is volume 7 in the Aaron Wildavsky forum for public policy.

The article reviews the book "L'Etourdissement," by Joöl Egloff.

Reviews the book "Laughter Out of Place: Race, Class, Violence, and Sexuality in Rio Shantytown," by Donna M. Goldstein.

Reviews the book "Poor People's Politics: Peronist Survival Networks and the Legacy of Evita," by Javier Auyero.

The article reviews the book "Hope in an Age of Despair," by Albert Nolan.

A review of the book "Hoboes: Bindlestiffs, Fruit Tramps, and the Harvesting of the West," by Mark Wyman is presented.

A review of the book "Nature's Aristocracy: Or, Battles and Wounds in Time of Peace: A Plea for the Oppressed," written by Jennie Collins, edited and with an introduction by Judith A. Ranta, is presented.

The article reviews the book "Higher ground: new hope for the working poor and their children," by Greg J. Duncan, Aletha C. Huston, and Thomas S. Weisner.

This article reviews the book "The Poorhouse: America's Forgotten Institution," by David Wagner.