Costa Rica: Quest for Democracy

by John A. Booth

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813337143
• ISBN13: 9780813337142
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"