This book disentangles the complex processes of democratic transitions where regime change also requires a shift from a command economy to one based on private ownership. The author focuses on the liberalization of Cuba in the 21st century, and how Cuba's economic identity crisis directly affects the daily lives of its citizens.

Christopher M. Brown is Lecturer in Georgia Southern University's Department of Political Science and International Studies. His primary research agenda addresses normative issues of democratization and democracy theory. He is author of Constructing International Studies and Introduction to International Studies.