Michael Manley and Democratic Socialism: Political Leadership and Ideology in Jamaica

Cheryl Kings study of Michael Manleys leadership of Jamaica in the 1970s is a well-written and informative study of one of Jamaicas most important post-independence political figures. Ms. King properly starts the study within the historical setting and limitations of Jamaicas colonial experience. The study then moves on to Manleys social democratic thinking and political principles and his administrations less than successful efforts to work within the powerful chaotic international environment of the 1970s. Readers will encounter an engaging and wide ranging work of consequence. William B. Messmer Ph.D. Drew University