This ethno-historical study explores the social mobility and dynamics of Suriname’s plural society, often described as the “land of seven peoples.” Dr. F. E. M. Mitrasing analyzes the historical development of Suriname’s diverse ethnic groups and examines how cultural, social, and economic factors shape mobility within a highly segmented society. The book provides an in-depth discussion…
The Difficult Flowering of Suriname examines the complex ethnic composition of Surinamese society and its impact on political evolution. Edward Dew analyzes how Afro-Surinamese, Hindustani, Javanese, Amerindian, and Maroon communities interact within a plural society marked by historical divisions and competing political interests. The book discusses the challenges of nation-building, democrati…