Title Understanding Central America : global forces and political change / John A. Booth, University of North Texas, Christine J. Wade, Washington College, Thomas W. Walker, Ohio University

Edition Seventh edition Published New York, NY : Routledge, 2020 ©2020

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Description 1 online resource (xxix, 413 pages) Contents Table of 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 U.S. policy in Central America -- Reflections and projections Summary "In this seventh edition, John A. Booth, Christine J. Wade, and Thomas W. Walker update a classic in the field which invites students to explore the histories, economies, and politics of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Covering the region's political and economic development from the early 1800s onward, the authors bring the Central American story up to date. New to the 7th Edition: Analysis of trends in human rights performance, political violence,,and evolution of regime types; Updated findings from surveys to examine levels of political participation and support for democratic norms among Central Americans; Historical and current era material on indigenouss peoples and other racial minorities; Discussion of popular attitudes toward political rights for homosexuals, and LGBTQ access to public services; Discussion of women's rights and access to reproductive health services, and women's integration into elective offices. Tracing evolving party systems, national elections, and U.S. policy toward the region under the Obama and Trump administrations; Central America's international concerns including Venezuela's shrinking role as an alternative source of foreign aid and antagonist to US policy in the region, and migration among and through Central American nations; Understanding Central America is an ideal text for all students of Latin American Politics and is highly recommended for courses on Central American politics, social systems, and history"-- Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 06, 2020) Subject 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 HISTORY / Latin America / Central America Democratization Political stability Revolutions Social conflict SUBJECT Central America -- History -- 1951-1979. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85021882 Central America -- History -- 1979- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh96000339 Subject Central America Genre/Form History Form Electronic book Author Wade, Christine J., author. Walker, Thomas W., 1940- author. LC no. 2020008434 ISBN 9781000768916 1000768910 9780429344282 0429344287 9781000768879 1000768872 9781000768893 1000768899

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