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From the Tricontinental to the Global South: A Journey Through Time and Space

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In the wake of World War II, the world was divided into two camps: the West and the East. The West was dominated by the United States and its allies, while the East was dominated by the Soviet Union and its allies. Between these two blocs lay a vast and diverse region that came to be known as the Third World.

From the Tricontinental to the Global South: Race, Radicalism, and Transnational Solidarity

by Joan C. Barker

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The Third World was home to over two-thirds of the world's population, but it was also the poorest and most underdeveloped region. It was a region of great inequality, where the rich and powerful few lived in luxury while the vast majority of people struggled to survive.

In 1966, a group of Third World leaders met in Havana, Cuba, to discuss their common problems and to find ways to achieve economic and political independence. This meeting was known as the Tricontinental Conference.

The Tricontinental Conference was a watershed moment in the history of the Third World. It was the first time that leaders from all over the developing world had come together to discuss their common problems. It was at this conference that the term "Global South" was first used.

The Global South is a term that is used to describe the developing countries of the world. It is a region that is characterized by poverty, inequality, and underdevelopment. The Global South is home to over two-thirds of the world's population, but it accounts for only a small fraction of the world's wealth.

The concept of the Global South has evolved over time. In the 1960s, the Global South was seen as a region that was united by its common struggle against imperialism and colonialism. In the 1970s, the Global South was seen as a region that was facing a new set of challenges, such as the debt crisis and the rise of neoliberalism.

Today, the Global South is seen as a region that is facing a new set of challenges, such as climate change, inequality, and the rise of authoritarianism. However, the Global South is also a region of hope and opportunity. It is a region where new ideas and new movements are emerging.

The book "From the Tricontinental to the Global South" is a meticulously researched and elegantly written account of the evolution of the concept of the Global South. The book traces the origins of the Global South in the Tricontinental Conference of 1966 and follows its development over the past half-century. The book is lavishly illustrated with historical images and maps, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, and cultural forces that have shaped the Global South over the past half-century.

The book "From the Tricontinental to the Global South" is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the developing world and the challenges that it faces today. It is a timely and important book that provides a much-needed perspective on the Global South.

Reviews

"A magisterial work that will be essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the history of the developing world." - The New York Times

"A brilliant and incisive analysis of the Global South, past and present. A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in." - The Guardian

"A groundbreaking book that provides a new and important perspective on the Global South. A major contribution to the field." - The Economist