Describes the geography, climate, history, cities, agriculture, transportation, business and trade, and wildlife of Jamaica.

In The Confounding Island, Orlando Patterson returns to the place of his birth to reckon with its history and culture.

A history of Jamaica's contribution to world culture--reggae--traces the history of the form from African rhythms to the slums of Kingston and the international recording industry.

Brand Jamaica is an empirical look at the postindependence national image and branding project of Jamaica within the context of nation-branding practices at large.

A history of Jamaica's contribution to world culture--reggae--traces the history of the form from African rhythms to the slums of Kingston and the international recording industry.

If you are a tourist, a planning visitor or a Jamaican living overseas, having this book in hand, will not only prepare you for the visit but will even take a piece of Jamaica to you; making you feel as if you are right here with us.