Haiti Rising: Haitian History, Culture and the Earthquake of 2010

The earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010 thrust the nation into the public consciousness as never before. That terrible event piqued interest in a remarkable country with a rich history as both the first black republic in the world and the first country to break free of European imperialism in Latin America.

Haiti Rising brings together more than 20 of the most prominent authorities on Haiti to provide both a historical and cultural introduction to Haiti and the opportunity for e...