The Pacification of Central America - Political Change in the Isthmus, 1987-1993 (Paperback, New)

This unique guide to the politics and recent history of Central America by one of its most distinguished commentators opens with a succinct overview of pacification and democracy in the region. Dunkerley focuses on the causes and consequences of the ending of civil war in El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Drawing on a wide range of local and international sources, he stresses the variety of means by which peace has been sought and achieved. He also analyses economic performance, relations with the US, refugee and human rights problems, narcotics and corruption, and the issue of war crimes. The second section of the book comprises a detailed chronology covering all key developments between 1987 and 1993. the book concludes with indispensable appendices which clearly set out statistical profiles of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua for the decade since 1982. they document US economic and military aid to Central America, the dates and results of regional elections, and provide statistics on refugees and displaced persons. The Pacification of Central America is a valuable tool of reference for anyone with an interest in the complicated and often confusing politics of the region.

General

Imprint:	Verso Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 1994
First published:	May 1994
Authors:	James Dunkerley
Dimensions:	236 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	150
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-86091-648-2
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy
LSN:	0-86091-648-0
Barcode:	9780860916482

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