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Anticommunist Hard Liners
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Central American Peace Accord
Central American Perspective
CIA Financing
CIA Payroll
Civil Society
civil society development
comparative politics
Costa Rica
Costa Rica's Constitution
Costa Rica's Elite
Costa Rican Democracy
Costa Rican Government
Costa Rican Officials
Costa Rican Politics
Costa Rican Society
Costa Rica’s Constitution
Costa Rica’s Elite
democratic resilience in Central America
Diffuse Support
electoral systems research
Elite Settlement
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Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front
IMF Negotiator
institutional analysis
Legislativa Asamblea
Neoliberal Development Model
North American Free Trade Agreement
political economy transition
political participation
PVP
Social Christian Unity Party
Supreme Electoral Tribunal
Urban Costa Ricans
Product details
- ISBN 9780813337142
- Weight: 453g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 05 Nov 1999
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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How did Costa Rica become Central America’s first successful democracy? How does Costa Rican democracy work? How does democracy survive despite regional turmoil, foreign intervention, and economic crisis? Beginning with Costa Rica’s history within the Central American context, John Booth traces democratic development in Costa Rica through its institutions, rules of the political game, parties, elections, and interest groups. After a review of socioeconomic and political forces, the author examines political participation and culture, political economy, and foreign affairs. The book’s overview of Costa Rican politics is accessible and useful for students, scholars, and general readers.
John A. Booth is Regents Professor of Political Science at the University of North Texas.
