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The United States in Honduras, 1980-1981 - by Jack R Binns (Paperback)

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  • Honduras occupies a strategic geographic position in Central America.
  • About the Author: Retired from the Foreign Service, Jack R. Binns lives in Tucson, Arizona.
  • 407 Pages
  • Political Science, International Relations

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About the Book



Honduras occupies a strategic geographic position in Central America. As former ambassador to Honduras during a pivotal period in both the Carter and Reagan administrations, Jack R. Binns offers a unique perspective on the period from 1980 through 1981. Written as a chronologically structured, heavily annotated diary, this work focuses on developments as the country moved from a relatively benign military dictatorship to a democratic constitutional leadership, crediting the Honduran people for this accomplishment despite adverse effects.



Book Synopsis



Honduras occupies a strategic geographic position in Central America. Having served as ambassador to Honduras during both the Carter and Reagan administrations, Jack R. Binns offers a unique perspective on the pivotal period from 1980 through 1981, as the country moved from a relatively benign military dictatorship to a democratic constitutional leadership.

Using classified correspondence, Binns covers the attack on the U.S. Embassy, the deception laid upon the Embassy and State Department by the Central Intelligence Agency over Sandinista-Contra policy, the flood of Salvadoran refugees, economic and human rights conditions, and the collapse of a military coup. He discusses the consequences of an inadequate U.S. policy formulation in Central America: the effort to overthrow the Sandinista regime was a costly failure, U.S. support of the Salvadoran military enlarged the conflict, and U.S. activity in Honduras encouraged human rights abuses.



Review Quotes




"useful...substantial bibliography"-Catholic Library World; "a truly comprehensive account of Binns' tenure as chief of mission"-Foreign Service Journal; "valuable"-American Committees on Foreign Relations Newsletter; "fascinating...astute"-British Bulletin of Publications; "An invaluable resource to researchers."-David Lazar (former State Department director for Central American affairs).



About the Author



Retired from the Foreign Service, Jack R. Binns lives in Tucson, Arizona. His articles have appeared in such publications as The Arizona Daily Star, The Baltimore Sun and Foreign Service Journal.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 407
Genre: Political Science
Sub-Genre: International Relations
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Jack R Binns
Language: English
Street Date: February 11, 2014
TCIN: 92439313
UPC: 9780786477562
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-7058
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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