Costa Rica: quest for democracy

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 examin...

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Main Author: Booth, John A. 1946- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boulder, Colo. Westview Press 1998
Series:Nations of the modern world : Latin America
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:XXII, 230 S. Ill.
ISBN:0813376319

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