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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Booth, John A., 1946- author.

Wade, Christine J., author.

Walker, Thomas W., 1940- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Revolutions.

History.

Social conflict.

Democratization.

Political stability.

Central America--History--1951-1979.

Central America.

Central America--History--1979-.

Political stability--Central America--History--20th century.

Democratization--Central America--History--20th century.

Social conflict--Central America--History--20th century.

Revolutions--Central America--History--20th century.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 374 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Boulder, Colorado : Westview Press, [2015]

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.

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 US policy in Central America

Reflections and projections.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780813349589

0813349583

OCLC:

870248791