Radical Moves

“A major work, one that illuminates a region and shows the surprising commonalities between the experiences of those within the United States and its hemispheric neighbors in the years leading up to World War II. The traces of those commonalities resonate into the present day, like a “regge” dance in Port Limón, for those who learn to listen.” — Los Angeles Review of Books

“This extraordinarily thoughtful, original, well-researched study is delightfully and engagingly written. . . . Highly recommended. All levels/libraries.” — CHOICE

“Scholars of both the British Caribbean and Latin America are sure to be enthused by Lara Putnam’s latest monograph.” — The Americas

“Radical Moves is splendid, engagingly written, and keenly researched.” — Journal of American History

“Both an enjoyable read and a very important book.” — American Historical Review

“Putnam’s greatest contribution comes from her ability to bring seemingly disparate stories together to tell a transnational history of migration, racism, and everyday resistance.”-Hispanic American Historical Review

“Putnam makes a range of important interventions beyond the study of jazz.” — Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History

“Filled with insightful details. . . . A very exciting and refreshing take on circum-Caribbean migrations and black internationalism. Putnam hits multiple high notes in this scholarly composition.” — Journal of African American History

“A tightly argued case of terrific historical scholarship.” — H-Net Reviews

“A breathtaking tour de force, achieving a brilliantly layered exploration of the significance and complexity of black internationalism in the first decades of the twentieth century. This book will be an instant classic.” — Penny von Eschen, University of Michigan