Understanding Central America

John A. Booth is Regents Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of North Texas. He is the author of Costa Rica: Quest for Democracy. Christine J. Wade is Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Washington College. She is the co-author of Nicaragua: Living in the Shadow of the Eagle. Thomas W. Walker is Professor Emeritus of Political Science and former Director of Latin American Studies Program at Ohio University. He is the co-author of Nicaragua: Living in the Shadow of the Eagle.

1. Crisis and Transformation


2. Global Forces and System Change in Central America



3. The Common History



4. Costa Rica



5. Nicaragua



6. El Salvador



7. Guatemala



8. Honduras



9. Political Participation, Political Attitudes, and Democracy


10. Power, Democracy, and U.S. Policy in Central America


11. Reflections and Projections