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Understanding Central AmericaGlobal Forces, Rebellion, and Change, Fourth Editionby John A Booth, Christine J. Wade, Thomas W. Walker Jul 28, 2005
DescriptionExtensively revised and updated, Understanding Central America: Global Forces, Rebellion and Regime Change explains how domestic and global political and economic forces shaped rebellion and regime change in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras from the 1970s. Providing the authoritative, comprehensive coverage students of Latin America, political science, and international relations require, John A. Booth, Christine J. Wade, and Thomas W. Walker explore the origins and development of the region’s political conflicts and efforts to resolve them. Through this comprehensive textbook, students can explore Central America’s political and economic development from the early 1800s onward, providing a background for understanding rebellion and regime changes in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. This revised edition brings the Central American story up-to-date, with special emphasis on globalization, public opinion, progress toward democratic consolidation, and U.S. pressures on political and economic processes. The authors offer a thorough analysis of how global forces act on these small nations. A useful introduction to the region, organized to facilitate classroom discussion, and a model for how to convey the complexities of the region in language students will comprehend, Understanding Central America stands out as must-have resource. Reviews"Understanding Central America remains the most comprehensive and indispensable textbook for courses on Central America. It offers a classic interpretation of the roots of civil wars and U.S. interventions in late 20th century Central America. This new edition has been reorganized and updated to address the region's post-war issues of the 21st century, incorporating new scholarship relevant for analysis over the long-run." "Prior editions of Understanding Central America had become the classic work in the field, both in the classroom and as an academic reference. This new edition is a major upgrade, not only involving updating of events, but rethinking the theoretical issues that are at the heart of any understanding of the region. The new materials on the economy and on public opinion are especially welcome. Without question, a “must read” for anyone interested in this complex and volatile area of the world." "This is an excellent volume. If you can only read one book on Central America, make it this one." "An outstanding contribution.... This book is among the very best on the subject in the past decade." "An ideal volume that introduces the complexities of the region." "Clearly written, well organized, and challenging.... Laudably, this book speaks both to those who already know the region well and to those seeking an intelligent introduction." "This book is required reading as we move into a new, complex era of U.S.-Central American relations." Selling TerritoryWorld |
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