内容説明
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.
著者について
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. Her published works include Mexico, la patria!: Propaganda and Production during World War II and Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture: The Search for National Identity, 1820s- 1900. She has also written several chapters and articles on various aspects of Mexican foreign policy, gender, and popular culture during World War II. Dr. Rankin's current research examines popular culture, gender, and nationalism in 20th-century Mexico, as well as issues of U.S.-Latin American relations in the 1940s.
