Understanding Central America: Global Forces, Rebellion, and Change

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This text offers an authoritative, comprehensive analysis of Central America's political evolution including revolution, rebellion, regime changes, and democratic consolidation.;Tables and Figures; Preface to the Sixth Edition; Acknowledgments; Acronyms; 1 -- CRISIS AND TRANSFORMATION; 2 -- GLOBAL FORCES AND SYSTEM CHANGE IN CENTRAL AMERICA; 3 -- THE COMMON HISTORY; 4 -- COSTA RICA; 5 -- NICARAGUA; 6 -- EL SALVADOR; 7 -- GUATEMALA; 8 -- HONDURAS; 9 -- POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, POLITICAL ATTITUDES, AND DEMOCRACY; 10 -- POWER, DEMOCRACY, AND US POLICY IN CENTRAL AMERICA; 11 -- REFLECTIONS AND PROJECTIONS; Appendix; About the Authors; Index. Tables and Figures Preface to the Sixth Edition Acknowledgments Acronyms 1 -- CRISIS AND TRANSFORMATION 2 -- GLOBAL FORCES AND SYSTEM CHANGE IN CENTRAL AMERICA 3 -- THE COMMON HISTORY 4 -- COSTA RICA 5 -- NICARAGUA 6 -- EL SALVADOR 7 -- GUATEMALA 8 -- HONDURAS 9 -- POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, POLITICAL ATTITUDES, AND DEMOCRACY 10 -- POWER, DEMOCRACY, AND US POLICY IN CENTRAL AMERICA 11 -- REFLECTIONS AND PROJECTIONS Appendix About the Authors Index.