Description: Imagining the Tropics is a history of the development of tourism in the Caribbean across the twentieth century that focuses on the ways women's labors of hospitality, writing, and advocacy built the industry and its ubiquitous imagery of tropical island relaxation, escape, and romance.
Review Quotes: "Manley's work explores the intersections of tropical romance, travel infrastructures, and women's labor in Caribbean tourism, challenging dominant scholarly and popular assumptions. A nuanced read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of gender in the industry."--Matilde Córdoba Azcárate "author of Stuck with Tourism: Space, Power and Labor in Contemporary Yucatán"