The Colonial Caribbean: Landscapes of Power in Jamaica's Plantation System (Case Studies in Early Societies)
In 'The Colonial Caribbean: Landscapes of Power in Jamaica's Plantation System,' James A. Delle investigates how spatial designs in Jamaican plantations embodied and sustained colonial power structures. As part of the Case Studies in Early Societies series, it analyzes the interplay of environment, economy, and social hierarchies in the colonial context, offering a detailed look at early Caribbean societies through archaeological and historical lenses.
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The Colonial Caribbean examines the plantation system in Jamaica as a key element of early colonial societies. It focuses on how landscapes were designed and utilized to enforce power dynamics among planters, enslaved people, and colonial authorities.
Through archaeological and historical analysis, the book illustrates the built environment of plantations, including structures and land use patterns that reflected and reinforced hierarchical control.
This case study provides insights into the broader context of Caribbean colonialism, highlighting the interplay between geography, economy, and social organization in shaping early modern societies.
James A. Delle's work draws on evidence from Jamaica to understand how power was embedded in the physical landscape of the colonial era.
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