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History of Costa Rica : An Annotated Bibliography

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History of Costa Rica : Annotated Bibliography

Biesanz , M .H (1998 . The Ticos : Culture and social change in Costa Rica . Colorado : Lynne Reinner Publishers

Packed with information the book provides information of the past and present of Costa Rica . It also contain assessments of the effects of structural adjustments and economic policies on bilateral agreements with international financial entities

Booth , J .A (1998 ) Costa Rica : quest for democracy . Colorado : Westview

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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

Edelman , M (1992 . The logic of the Latifundio , the large estates of Northwestern Costa Rica since the late nineteenth century . California Stanford University Press

The book is divided into two periods , before and after 1950 . It tackles the introduction of hacienda system , technology , transport and markets prior 1950 , as well as relations of production and domination . Agrarian conflict and peasantry is also contained in the first period together with the beef export economy transition . The second period discusses the related s previously tackled . The book concluded with the economic crisis and the persistence of Latifundismo

Hammergren , L ( 1998 . The politics of justice and justice reform in Latin America : The Peruvian case in comparative perspective Colorado :Westview Press

This book surveys the traditional roles of Latin American judicial and justice systems and the origins , objectives , and outcomes of contemporary efforts to reform them . It views justice reform as both a technical and political process , demonstrating how evolving understandings in both areas have engendered conflicts over the limits and direction of future change . Drawing on a detailed examination of the Peruvian experience , short case studies on Colombia , Costa Rica , and El Salvador , and other regional examples , Linn Hammergren tracks the evolution of reform policy and politics from a purely sectoral issue to an emerging focus on their relationship to the political foundations structure , and operations of the modern state

Helmuth , C (2000 . Culture and customs of Costa Rica . London : Greenwood Press

Helmuth writes on the uniqueness of the Latin regions , the legacy of social reforms in Costa Rica , its religion , and social customs . Issues regarding print and broadcast media , as well as literature and performing arts of the country are given importance in this book

Jones , C .L (1935 . Costa Rica and civilization in the Caribbean University of Wisconsin Madison

Contents of the book include s on economy , politics , populations and education among...