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The History of Costa Rica - (Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations (Hardcover)) by Monica A Rankin (Paperback)

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  • Concise yet thorough, this engaging book provides an overview of the unique history of an increasingly important Central American nation.
  • About the Author: Monica A. Rankin, PhD, a pioneer in Mexican diplomacy, gender, fashion, and identity in the 1940s, is assistant professor of history at the University of Texas, Dallas, TX.
  • 232 Pages
  • History, Latin America
  • Series Name: Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations (Hardcover)

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Concise yet thorough, this engaging book provides an overview of the unique history of an increasingly important Central American nation.

The History of Costa Rica provides a thorough, straightforward narrative of a Central American country that has become increasingly more visible since the end of the 20th century. Written for students and the general reader, this book covers the nation from its pre-Colombian origins to the present day.

This chronologically organized volume documents the area's earliest inhabitants, then moves on through the colonial period, the process of nation-state formation in the 19th century, the volatile period of liberal reform, and the era of civil war and its aftermath. More recent times are also explored, including the role of Costa Rica in the Cold War, the peace process of the 1980s, and the development of the strong tourism industry that flourishes today. Among the prominent themes running through the book are the unique historical development of the country, the importance of its democratic tradition, and Costa Rica's role in a global context.



About the Author



Monica A. Rankin, PhD, a pioneer in Mexican diplomacy, gender, fashion, and identity in the 1940s, is assistant professor of history at the University of Texas, Dallas, TX. Rankin specializes in the history of Mexico, Latin America, and U.S.-Latin American relations.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .49 Inches (D)
Weight: .73 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 232
Series Title: Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations (Hardcover)
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Latin America
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Theme: Central America
Format: Paperback
Author: Monica A Rankin
Language: English
Street Date: February 22, 2024
TCIN: 91200735
UPC: 9798765120743
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-8868
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.49 inches length x 6.14 inches width x 9.21 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.73 pounds
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