Background
Howard, David John was born on August 1, 1969 in Nottingham, England. Son of Derek Clem Howard and Linda Margaret Nurcombe.
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Coloring the Nation: Race and Ethnicity in the Dominican Republic
(This volume explores the significance of racial theorisin...)
This volume explores the significance of racial theorising in Dominican society and its manifestation in everyday life. The author examines how ideas of skin colour and racial identity influence a wide spectrum of Dominicans.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1555879985/?tag=prabook0b-20
Kingston: A Cultural and Literary History (Cities of the Imagination)
(Kingston wrestles with the enduring legacy of colonial ra...)
Kingston wrestles with the enduring legacy of colonial rags and riches, recent episodes of political strife and the occasional outburst of modern-day turf rivalry. Formerly the hub of Britain's Caribbean Empire, the Jamaican capital provides an intriguing cauldron of political, social, and cultural excitement as one of the region's great cities. The dangerous domain of local Dons forms but a small part of Kingston's complex and vital presence, which extends far beyond the city's tenement yards and harbor walls. Proud of their city's renown as the birthplace of reggae and dancehall, Kingstonians have led the world in innovative music and performance art. The bristling edge of everyday life has proven fertile ground for a profusion of literary and cultural wealth-poets, writers, musicians, and artists flow from the creative reservoirs of this rough-and-ready, savvy cityscape. The resonance of Kingston's colonial history is more than matched by the vibrancy of the contemporary urban scene. David Howard charts a course through the city's offerings, from the stark divisions between uptown modernity and downtown's swashbuckling past, to the lively interweaving of local legends and international popular culture. --The city of pirates and colonial power: "the wickedest city in Christendom" and an almighty earthquake; buccaneers and admirals; bustling port tales and architectural treasures. --The city of street life: tenement yards and markets; political "garrisons" and off-limits areas; higglers and Carnival; the divided world of suburbs and ghettos. -- The city of urban beat: musical maestros, dancehall queens, and performance poets; "yard" fiction, sculpture, and painting.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1566564204/?tag=prabook0b-20
Dominican Republic In Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture (In Focus Guides)
(Currently one of the biggest tourist destinations in the ...)
Currently one of the biggest tourist destinations in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic has much more to offer than its idyllic beaches. "Dominican Republic in Focus" is a authoritative and up-to-date guide to this vibrant country. It explores the land, history and politics, economy, society and people, culture and includes tips on where to go and what to see. Photos and maps.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1566562430/?tag=prabook0b-20
Coloring the Nation: Race and Ethnicity in the Dominican Republic by Howard, David (2001) Paperback
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010WHM3A0/?tag=prabook0b-20
David John Howard Edit Profile
David John Howard, British geographer, educator. European Visiting fellowship, Royal Society Edinburgh, 2002. Fellow: Royal Geography Society; member: Society Authors, Society for Caribbean Studies (treasurer since 2002).
Education
Master of Arts in Geography, University Oxford, England, 1991. Master of Philosophy, University Oxford, England, 1993. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oxford, England, 1997.
Career
Researcher University Oxford, England, 1997—2000. Lecturer University Edinburgh, England, since 2000. Visiting fellow Institute Commonwealth Studies, University London, 2001.
Achievements
Works
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Kingston: A Cultural and Literary History (Cities of the Imagination)
(Kingston wrestles with the enduring legacy of colonial ra...)
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Dominican Republic In Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture (In Focus Guides)
(Currently one of the biggest tourist destinations in the ...)
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Coloring the Nation: Race and Ethnicity in the Dominican Republic
(This volume explores the significance of racial theorisin...)
- Coloring the Nation: Race and Ethnicity in the Dominican Republic by Howard, David (2001) Paperback
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Kingston: A Cultural and Literary History (Cities of the Imagination)
Membership
Fellow: Royal Geography Society. Member: Society Authors, Society for Caribbean Studies (treasurer since 2002).
Connections
Married Abigail Docherty.
