Epidemic Invasions: Yellow Fever and the Limits of Cuban Independence, 1878-1930
Epidemic Invasions by Mariola Espinosa investigates how yellow fever epidemics from 1878 to 1930 constrained Cuba's path to independence. It examines the disease's impact on health, politics, and international relations, revealing the tensions between sovereignty and foreign intervention in the Caribbean region.
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Epidemic Invasions explores the intersection of yellow fever and Cuban independence efforts between 1878 and 1930. The book analyzes how outbreaks of this deadly disease affected political and social developments on the island.
Author Mariola Espinosa delves into the historical context, highlighting the challenges posed by epidemics to Cuba's quest for autonomy. Yellow fever not only threatened public health but also became a tool in diplomatic negotiations.
The narrative covers the period's key events, showing how disease control measures intertwined with colonial and post-colonial dynamics. This work underscores the broader implications for health policy and national identity in Latin America.
Through archival research, Espinosa illustrates the limits imposed on Cuban independence by external interventions justified under the guise of epidemic management. The book provides insights into the global history of infectious diseases and imperialism.
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