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Understanding Central America :

by Booth, John A.
Edition statement:Sixth edition. Published by : Westview Press (Boulder, Colorado) Physical details: xxvi, 374 pages ; 23 cm ISBN:9780813349589 (paperback); 0813349583 (paperback); 9780813349589. ISSN:978081334 Year: 2015
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900 - 999 972.8052 Boo (Browse shelf) Available State Grant in Aid 103452

Includes index

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.

"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"--

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