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Jennie Smith's When the Hands Are Many is an anthropological study of rural Haitian communities. Smith examines the complex interplay between local social structures, foreign aid initiatives, and the Haitian peasantry's persistent resistance to exploitation. The book focuses on various community groups—atribisyon, sosyete, and gwoupman peyizan—analyzing their internal dynamics, labor practices, and political engagement. Smith uses Haitian Creole songs and proverbs to illuminate the rural perspectives on democracy, development, and their ongoing struggle for dignity and autonomy. Ultimately, the study challenges conventional development narratives and advocates for more equitable and respectful collaborations between aid organizations and local communities.