Booth, John A.
Understanding Central America : global forces, rebellion, and change / John A. Booth, Christine J. Wade, Thomas W Walker. - Sixth edition. - Boulder, Colorado Westview Press 2015 - xxvi, 374 pages ; 23 cm
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"--
103452
9780813349589 (paperback) 0813349583 (paperback) 9780813349589
9780813349589
40023903817
2014005228
Political stability--History--Central America--20th century.
Democratization--History--Central America--20th century.
Social conflict--History--Central America--20th century.
Revolutions--History--Central America--20th century.
History / Latin America / Central America.
Political Science/ International Relations / General.
Central America--History--1951-1979.
Central America--History--1979-
972.8052 Boo 15
Understanding Central America : global forces, rebellion, and change / John A. Booth, Christine J. Wade, Thomas W Walker. - Sixth edition. - Boulder, Colorado Westview Press 2015 - xxvi, 374 pages ; 23 cm
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"--
103452
9780813349589 (paperback) 0813349583 (paperback) 9780813349589
9780813349589
40023903817
2014005228
Political stability--History--Central America--20th century.
Democratization--History--Central America--20th century.
Social conflict--History--Central America--20th century.
Revolutions--History--Central America--20th century.
History / Latin America / Central America.
Political Science/ International Relations / General.
Central America--History--1951-1979.
Central America--History--1979-
972.8052 Boo 15