José Álvarez

Biography:

Born in Antilla, Oriente, Cuba (1940). He attended Law School at the Universities of Oriente and Havana, before leaving for the United States in 1969. He obtained a Ph.D. in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida in 1977, remaining as a professor until his retirement in 2004, when he was granted the title of Professor Emeritus. During his academic career, he authored and co-authored more than 300 publications, and received numerous awards. Still involved with the University of Florida as an Adjunct Professor, he resides in Wellington, Florida, with his wife of 47 years, his children and a granddaughter.

Natural de Antilla, Oriente, Cuba (1940). Asistió a la Escuela de Derecho de las Universidades de Oriente y La Habana, antes de partir a los Estados Unidos en 1969. Obtuvo un Ph.D. en economía agrícola de la Universidad de la Florida en 1977, permaneciendo como profesor hasta su jubilación en 2004, cuando le fue conferido el título de Profesor Emérito. Durante su carrera académica, fue autor o co-autor de más de 300 publicaciones. El Profesor Álvarez recibió numerosos premios. Todavía involucrado con la Universidad de la Florida como Profesor Adjunto, reside en Wellilngton, Florida, con su esposa de 47 años, sus hijos y una nieta….Learn More

Books:

Even though Fidel Castro founded the “26 of July” movement, this book shows that the organizing throughout Cuba fell on the shoulders of an underground leader named Frank Pais, who was also responsible for the survival of the incipient guerrilla force led by Castro in the Sierra Maestra. Pais became not only the National Chief of Action-as portrayed in the official publications-but the top leader of the M-26-7′s National Directorate. The antagonism between Castro and Pais may have been the reason for his mysterious death when he was only 22 years of age. This is the true story of his life and legacy. At this crucial time, when historians are trying to arrive at the revolution’s final balance, a book like this is essential to read before reaching an impartial verdict…..Go to books Page

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