The History of Costa Rica Contributor(s): Rankin, Monica (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313379440 ISBN-13: 9780313379444 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $69.30 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Latin America - Central America - History | World - General |
Dewey: 972.86 |
LCCN: 2011053292 |
Series: Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.10 lbs) 232 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The History of Costa Rica provides a thorough, straightforward narrative of a Central American country that has become increasingly more visible since the end of the 20th century. Written for students and the general reader, this book covers the nation from its pre-Colombian origins to the present day. This chronologically organized volume documents the area's earliest inhabitants, then moves on through the colonial period, the process of nation-state formation in the 19th century, the volatile period of liberal reform, and the era of civil war and its aftermath. More recent times are also explored, including the role of Costa Rica in the Cold War, the peace process of the 1980s, and the development of the strong tourism industry that flourishes today. Among the prominent themes running through the book are the unique historical development of the country, the importance of its democratic tradition, and Costa Rica's role in a global context. |