--- product_id: 14651113 title: "Damming the Flood: Haiti and the Politics of Containment" price: "VT7015" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14651113-damming-the-flood-haiti-and-the-politics-of-containment store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Damming the Flood: Haiti and the Politics of Containment **Price:** VT7015 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Damming the Flood: Haiti and the Politics of Containment - **How much does it cost?** VT7015 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14651113-damming-the-flood-haiti-and-the-politics-of-containment) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Damming the Flood: Haiti and the Politics of Containment [Hallward, Peter] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Damming the Flood: Haiti and the Politics of Containment Review: A Must Read - This book should be read by everyone in the US. We in the US don't realize what our policies have done to countries in Latin America. We helped depose the most beloved and popularly elected president in Haiti, Aristide. We and our NGOs have brought in cheap food which contributed to the decimation of the Haitian agricultural sector. Now people don't have jobs, they have US supported officials, no public education, a literacy rate of 50%, not much indoor plumbing or waste disposal. Very poor infrastructure, no trees, the land turns to mud when it rains. The mud flows into the ocean which kills the fish and coral reefs. It is an environmental and humanitarian disaster. And little missionaries go over and try to help but there is no coordination of their efforts and no follow through. Many of their projects fall apart after they leave. People tried to help like Clinton and Sean Penn but they didn't consult the local officials, they sometime did what benefited them and their friends rather than Haiti. Did they really need a brand new hotel when most of the country doesn't have running water? I will be going to Haiti soon and will report back after the trip. Review: The Book to Read on Haiti - No foreign policy issue is more distorted in the corporate media than Haiti, with the exception of Isreal/Palestine. Peter Hallward has written a marvelous book with a politically engaged perspective. His account of the years leading up to the U.S. kidnapping of Aristide in 2004 is an invaluable corrective to the demonization of Aristide and Lavalas. The story of Haiti, as told by Hallward, gives the reader insight into the lengths the U.S. government will go to repress popular movements that seek to redistribute wealth. Most Americans cannot comprehend the level of repression the U.S. can bring to bear on a small country like Haiti. For further evidence see the diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks and published in The Nation magazine. This book receives the highest praise from Chomsky, Zizek, and Dr. Paul Farmer. You shouldn't need any further proof that is is a must read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,237,942 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #166 in Haiti Caribbean & West Indies History #48,368 in World History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (25) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.28 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | New Updated Edition | | ISBN-10 | 1844674665 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1844674664 | | Item Weight | 1.4 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 512 pages | | Publication date | December 27, 2010 | | Publisher | Verso Books | ## Images ![Damming the Flood: Haiti and the Politics of Containment - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91gyU9Ug4HL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Read *by J***G on May 29, 2015* This book should be read by everyone in the US. We in the US don't realize what our policies have done to countries in Latin America. We helped depose the most beloved and popularly elected president in Haiti, Aristide. We and our NGOs have brought in cheap food which contributed to the decimation of the Haitian agricultural sector. Now people don't have jobs, they have US supported officials, no public education, a literacy rate of 50%, not much indoor plumbing or waste disposal. Very poor infrastructure, no trees, the land turns to mud when it rains. The mud flows into the ocean which kills the fish and coral reefs. It is an environmental and humanitarian disaster. And little missionaries go over and try to help but there is no coordination of their efforts and no follow through. Many of their projects fall apart after they leave. People tried to help like Clinton and Sean Penn but they didn't consult the local officials, they sometime did what benefited them and their friends rather than Haiti. Did they really need a brand new hotel when most of the country doesn't have running water? I will be going to Haiti soon and will report back after the trip. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Book to Read on Haiti *by N***D on October 8, 2011* No foreign policy issue is more distorted in the corporate media than Haiti, with the exception of Isreal/Palestine. Peter Hallward has written a marvelous book with a politically engaged perspective. His account of the years leading up to the U.S. kidnapping of Aristide in 2004 is an invaluable corrective to the demonization of Aristide and Lavalas. The story of Haiti, as told by Hallward, gives the reader insight into the lengths the U.S. government will go to repress popular movements that seek to redistribute wealth. Most Americans cannot comprehend the level of repression the U.S. can bring to bear on a small country like Haiti. For further evidence see the diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks and published in The Nation magazine. This book receives the highest praise from Chomsky, Zizek, and Dr. Paul Farmer. You shouldn't need any further proof that is is a must read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hallward Gets to the Heart of Haiti Today *by M***Y on April 28, 2013* Vital information that pulls no punches. Closely researched and reasoned. With Paul Farmer and Jeb Sprague's books a veritble handbook for understanding today's Haiti. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14651113-damming-the-flood-haiti-and-the-politics-of-containment](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14651113-damming-the-flood-haiti-and-the-politics-of-containment) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*