State Formation in Central America: The Struggle for Autonomy, Development, and Democracy

by Howard H. Lentner

Lentner analyzes four basic components in the formation of states: the capacity to govern, security and freedom of action, economic development strategy, and citizenship and political participation. He focuses on five Central American countries--Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. His conceptual guidelines apply to the worldwide strivings today for autonomy, unity, economic development, and democracy. His extensive research...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313289212
• ISBN13: 9780313289217
• Release Date: July 1993
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"