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Repression, Resistance, and Democratic Transition in Central America

Repression, Resistance, and Democratic Transition in Central America Trade paperback - 2000

by Walker, Thomas W.; Armony, Ariel C

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Wilmington, Delaware: Scholarly Resources, 2000. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Fine. 6x0x9. First edition. An exceptional copy. 2000 Trade Paperback. xxvi, 301 pp. For Central America, the last third of the twentieth century was a time of dramatic change in which most countries shifted from dictatorships to formal political democracy. The process of transition in most Central American countries was made possible only through violent conflict-costing over 350,000 lives-which either toppled the dictatorships or forced them to negotiate transition to a more democratic system. Repression, Resistance, and Democratic Transition in Central America shows how revolt and revolution serve as the motors of political change in this region. The book systematically examines the various ways in which democratic transition has taken place-all of which have been distinct from countries in South America, where democratization was relatively sudden and peaceful. Written by leading scholars, Repression, Resistance, and Democratic Transition in Central America examines the major forces shaping change in the region and provides the recent political history of all six Central American countries: Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Panama. Each country's particular transition adds to the reader's understanding of democratization in the late twentieth century. Democracy is viewed in broad terms, allowing the contributors to focus on each country's unique development, along with presentation of the major themes in the social, political, and economic history of these nations. These cases raise questions about the behavior and values of elites and masses in the transition to and in the deepening of democracy. As this book reveals, external actors-particularly the United States, the Organization of American States and the United Nations-had a significant impact on political conversion. The relationship between neoliberalism and democracy is also addressed.
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  • Title Repression, Resistance, and Democratic Transition in Central America
  • Author Walker, Thomas W.; Armony, Ariel C
  • Binding Trade Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Fine
  • Pages 301
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Scholarly Resources, Wilmington, Delaware
  • Date 2000
  • Features Index, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 2341483
  • ISBN 9780842027687 / 0842027688
  • Weight 1.12 lbs (0.51 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.01 x 6.06 x 0.79 in (22.89 x 15.39 x 2.01 cm)
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Latin America
  • Library of Congress subjects Central America - Politics and government -, Democracy - Central America
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 00029163
  • Dewey Decimal Code 320.972

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  • Choice, 05/01/2001, Page 1689
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