The History of Costa Rica

Concise yet thorough, this engaging book provides an overview of the unique history of an increasingly important Central American nation. The History of Costa Rica provides a thorough, straightforward narrative of a Central American country that has become increasingly more visible since the end of the 20th century. Written for students and the general reader, this book covers the nation from its pre-Colombian origins to the present day.This chronologically organized volume documents the area''s earliest inhabitants, then moves on through the colonial period, the process of nation-state formation in the 19th century, the volatile period of liberal reform, and the era of civil war and its aftermath. More recent times are also explored, including the role of Costa Rica in the Cold War, the peace process of the 1980s, and the development of the strong tourism industry that flourishes today. Among the prominent themes running through the book are the unique historical development of the country, the importance of its democratic tradition, and Costa Rica''s role in a global context.>

Sommario

Series Foreword
Preface
Timeline of Historical Events
1 Introduction: Pura Vida
2 Colonial Costa Rica
3 Independence and the Early Nineteenth Century
4 Emergence of National Identity
5 The Consolidation of the Liberal State
6 The Banana Republic
7 The Social Welfare State and Civil War
8 The Cold War and the Liberación Era
9 State-Led Development and Debt
10 Contemporary Costa Rica
Notable People in the History of Costa Rica
Glossary
Bibliographic Essay
Index

Info autore

Monica A. Rankin, PhD, a pioneer in Mexican diplomacy, gender, fashion, and identity in the 1940s, is assistant professor of history at the University of Texas, Dallas, TX. Rankin specializes in the history of Mexico, Latin America, and U.S.-Latin American relations.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Monica A Rankin, Monica A. Rankin
• Con la collaborazione di: John E. Findling (Editore), Frank W. Thackeray (Editore)
• Editore: Bloomsbury Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 22.02.2024
• EAN: 9798765120743
• ISBN: 9798765120743
• Pagine: 232
• Dimensioni: 154 mm x 232 mm x 14 mm
• Serie: The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations; Greenwood Histories of the Mod
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia dei paesi e delle regioni; Costa Rica, Latin America, HISTORY / World, HISTORY / Latin America / General, Politics & government, Politics and government, Latin America – Mexico, Central America, South America, History of the Americas, Politics and Government; World History