古巴是現存世界為數不多的五個社會主義國家（
中國、朝鮮、古巴、越南、老撾）之一，而且是美洲
唯一的社會主義國家。
《古巴(英文版)》作者曼蒂·麥克唐納是一位生
活在蘇格蘭的澳大利亞籍研究人員、譯者和編輯。她
畢業於悉尼大學和劍橋大學，研究國際事務，重點研
究拉丁美洲發展問題和性別平等。她在古巴工作和生
活過，撰寫了關於古巴社會的文章和書籍。閱讀此書
，將帶您踏上探索和了解古巴的嶄新文化之旅。

Cuba
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geographical Snapshot
Climate
A Brief History
The Political System
The Economy
Cuba in the World
Cuba's Cities and Towns
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
The Spirit of the Revolution
Multiracial Cuba
Attitudes Toward Religion
Men and Women
Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Humor
Making the Best of It
Chapter 03 FESTIVALS & CUSTOMS
Catholic Traditions
Afro-Cuban Traditions
Celebrating History
Cultural Events
Some Cultural Festivals
Public Holidays
Carnivals
Some Rites of Passage
Chapter 04 THE CUBANS AT HOME
Quality of Life
Town and Country
Housing
Health Care
Hiv/Aids In Cuba
Education
The Changing Family
The Daily Round
In the Community
Chapter 05 MAKING FRIENDS
Meeting People
What to Wear
Conversations
Escaping the Tourist Enclaves
Staying Longer
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Money Matters
Shopping
Cuban Cigars
Eating Out
Drinks
The Arts
Museums
Sports and Outdoor Activities
Sex
Drugs
Chapter 07 GETTING AROUND
Line Management
Long-Djstance travel
In the city
Where to Stay
Health
Crime and Safety
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Economic Climate
Cuba as a Business Partner
Government and Bosihess
The Legal Framework
The Workforce
Unions
The Importance of Personal Relationships
Be Prepared
Making a Proposal
Meetings
Negotiating
DecisionoMaking and Follow-Up
Contracts
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Language
Written Communication
Forms of Address
Face-to-Face
Media
Telephone
Cuba and the Internet
Mail
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises