Bibliograph

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

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Understanding Central America

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

870248791

Responsibility statement

John A. Booth, Christine J. Wade, Thomas W Walker

Sub title

global forces, rebellion, and change

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

Table Of Contents

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

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