The Legacies of liberalism : path dependence and political regimes in Central America / James Mahoney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mahoney, James, 1968-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Liberalism--Central America.

Liberalism.

Democratization--Central America.

Democratization.

Comparative government.

Central America--Politics and government--20th century.

Central America.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 396 pages) : illustrations, maps

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"The Legacies of Liberalism presents new insight into the role of leadership in political development, the place of domestic politics in the analysis of foreign intervention, and the role of the state in the creation of early capitalism. The book offers a general theoretical framework that will be of broad interest to scholars of comparative politics and political development, and its overall argument will stir debate among historians of particular Central American countries."--Jacket

Contents:

Explaining political development in Central America The liberal reform period and its legacies: a conceptual framework Liberals and conservatives before the reform period Routes to liberal political dominance Radical liberalism: Guatemala and El Salvador Reformist liberalism: Costa Rica Aborted liberalism: Honduras and Nicaragua Aftermath: reaction to the liberal reform Regime heritage: military authoritarianisms, democracy, and traditional dictatorship Conclusion: path dependence and political change

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-385) and index.

ISBN:

0-8018-7642-7

OCLC:

70737248