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Understanding Central America : global forces, rebellion, and change / John A. Booth, Christine J. Wade, Thomas W Walker.

Booth, John A., 1946- (Author). Wade, Christine J. (Added Author). Walker, Thomas W., 1940- (Added Author).

Summary:

"Understanding Central America explains how domestic, global, political and economic forces have shaped rebellion and regime change in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras throughout their histories, during the often-turbulent 1970s and since. The text provides students a comprehensive coverage of Central America, political science, and international relations. The authors explain the origins and development of the region's political conflicts, their resolution and ongoing political change. This Sixth Edition provides the most up-to-date information on the recent political changes in each of the five countries presented"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780813349589
ISBN: 0813349583
Physical Description: xxvi, 374 pages ; 23 cm
Edition: Sixth edition.
Publisher: Boulder, Colorado : Westview Press, 2014.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Crisis and transformation -- Global forces and system change in Central America -- The common history -- Costa Rica -- Nicaragua -- El Salvador -- Guatemala -- Honduras -- Political participation, political attitudes, and democracy -- Power, democracy, and U.S. policy in Central America -- Reflections and projections.