Reddit reviews Damming the Flood: Haiti and the Politics of Containment
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Although this is not surprising given the US's history of perpetually intervening in Haitian affairs, it doesn't make it any less disgusting. Haitians are still being punished for rebelling against their European "masters" ("How dare they!") in 1791.
For those interested in Haitian history and politics, Peter Hallward has a really good [book] (http://www.amazon.com/Damming-Flood-Haiti-Politics-Containment/dp/1844674665/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395857301&sr=8-1&keywords=hallward) showing how the US has clamped down on any attempt by progressive Haitian governments (Aristide) to alleviate poverty and empower the poor.
"Damming the Flood" Peter Hallward.
The best book on the topic of Lavelas and US interventionism in Haiti.
http://www.amazon.com/Damming-Flood-Politics-Containment-Updated/dp/1844674665