Monday, February 11, 2008

Great House Chattel House


This week we feature 2 books from our UWI authors collection. GREAT HOUSE RULES: Landless Emancipation and Workers Protest in Barbados 1838-1938 is the story of how Blacks in Barbados battled for genuine emancipation through continued protest and political activity.

CHATTEL HOUSE BLUES: Making of a Democratic Society in Barbados; From Clement Payne to Owen Arthur continues the story of the agitation for democratic self governance in Barbados from the struggle to secure Universal Adult Suffrage in 1950 and Political Independence in 1966 to the continuing recognition of civil rights by the average Barbadian.

Both books are written by Professor Sir Hilary McD Beckles, Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of the Cave Hill Campus of the UWI.

On a related note, congratulations to Sir Hilary on being conferred with the honour of the Knight of St Andrew, the highest award on the occasion of Barbados' 41st anniversary of Independence. Beckles, was recognised for his distinguished service in the field of education, in particular at university level, and his dedication to the furtherance of the arts and sports, in particular cricket.

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