Review critiques Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt's analysis of Cuban cultural policy from 1959 to 1976

A review by Rachel Weiss, published on February 5, 2017, examines Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt's conceptualization of Cuban cultural policy between 1959 and 1976. Gordon-Nesbitt frames this history as a potential antidote to neoliberal policy paradigms, emphasizing the role of culture in society. However, Weiss argues that the account overly focuses on revolutionary leadership positions, neglecting critical or opposing viewpoints. The review situates this approach within debates about early revolutionary cultural policy and contrasts it with contemporary tendencies that instrumentalize creativity and culture. Content for the article is available through MIT Press under a subscription-only model. The analysis highlights tensions in historical interpretation without adding external information.