Historical Dictionary of Costa Rica

By Juan José Marín Hernández, Ronny Viales Hurtado, David Diaz-Arias

Costa Rica has been largely recognized as a democratic and politically stable country in a region (Central America) characterized by instability, dictatorships, and social inequality. Several social and institutional problems have risen during the last decades, but the country still maintains good social and health indicators.

Historical Dictionary of Costa Rica contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Costa Rica.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538102412
• ISBN13: 9781538102411
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 9.1"