International Migration in Cuba

International Migration in Cuba: Accumulation, Imperial Designs, and Transnational Social Fields is a comprehensive academic study on the movement of people to and from the island. This volume 1 work examines the historical forces that shaped migration since the colonial period, including the arrival of Spanish conquerors, French migrants, and Chinese indentured laborers. The text also analyzes the forced migration of enslaved people and the continuous outflow of Cubans following the 1959 revolution.

Margarita Cervantes-Rodriguez utilizes the concept of longue durée and transnational studies to explore how these movements created complex social fields. This history and social science text provides a theoretical perspective on emigration and immigration within the Caribbean area and the United States. By focusing on power and accumulation, the book offers a detailed analysis of how international migration in Cuba influenced the region's social and political landscape.