| Historical Dictionary of Costa Rica Contributor(s): Diaz-Arias, David (Author), Hurtado, Ronny Viales (Author), Hernández, Juan José Marín (Author) |
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ISBN: 1538102412 ISBN-13: 9781538102411 Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys OUR PRICE: $109.89 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Americas (north Central South West Indies) - Reference | Dictionaries - History | Latin America - Central America |
| Dewey: 972.860 |
| LCCN: 2018026460 |
| Series: Historical Dictionaries of the Americas |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (1.75 lbs) 372 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Costa Rica has been largely recognized as a democratic and politically stable country in a region (Central America) characterized by instability, dictatorships, and social inequality. Several social and institutional problems have risen during the last decades, but the country still maintains good social and health indicators. Historical Dictionary of Costa Rica contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Costa Rica. |
