Nicaragua

Walker, Thomas W.

Praeger

Nicaragua: The First Five Years

This timely book, with its useful and comprehensive index, is an insightful study of Nicaragua that should be read by any student of foreign affairs. Journal of Internal Law &amp; Politics
This book is an examination of the evolving social and political atmosphere during the first half decade after the Sandinist revolution. Written by eminent scholars and participants Nicaragua documents the rapid social change that has occurred during the last five years. The essays focus on agrarian reform, education, health care, food policy, and Nicaragua's relations with the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and the non-alligned and socialist bloc nations.

Legal Theory & Systems

Nicaragua in Revolution

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

This timely book, with its useful and comprehensive index, is an insightful study of Nicaragua that should be read by any student of foreign affairs. Journal of Internal Law & PoliticsThis book is an examination of the evolving social and political atmosphere during the first half decade after the Sandinist revolution. Written by eminent scholars and participants Nicaragua documents the rapid social change that has occurred during the last five years. The essays focus on agrarian reform, education, health care, food policy, and Nicaragua's relations with the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and the non-alligned and socialist bloc nations.

History

Americas

Praeger Pub Text

Reagan Versus The Sandinistas: The Undeclared War On Nicaragua

Williams, Harvey

Gold, Eva

Kornbluh,Peter

Routledge

Understanding Central America

In this seventh edition, John A. Booth, Christine J. Wade, and Thomas W. Walker update a classic in the field which invites students to explore the histories, economies, and politics of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Covering the region's political and economic development from the early 1800s onward, the authors bring the Central American story up to date. New to the 7th Edition: <ul>
<li>Analysis of trends in human rights performance, political violence, and evolution of regime types;</li> <li>Updated findings from surveys to examine levels of political participation and support for democratic norms among Central Americans;</li> <li>Historical and current-era material on indigenous peoples and other racial minorities;</li> <li>Discussion of popular attitudes toward political rights for homosexuals, and LGBTQ access to public services; </li> <li>Discussion of women’s rights and access to reproductive health services, and women’s integration into elective offices;</li> <li>Tracing evolving party systems, national elections, and US policy toward the region under the Obama and Trump administrations;</li> <li>Central America’s international concerns including Venezuela’s shrinking role as an alternative source of foreign aid and antagonist to US policy in the region, and migration among and through Central American nations.</li> </ul>
Understanding Central America is an ideal text for all students of Latin American politics and is highly recommended for courses on Central American politics, social systems, and history.

Booth, John A.

Wade, Christine J.

Reference

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Luke (Interpretation Bible Studies)

Religion & Spirituality

Westminster/John Knox Press

Walker surveys the birth narrative in Luke; the stories of Jesus' baptism, crucifixion, and resurrection; and several parables, including the parable of the good Samaritan and parable of the rich fool.

Geneva Pr

Extensively revised and updated, Understanding Central America: Global Forces, Rebellion and Regime Change explains how domestic and global political and economic forces shaped rebellion and regime change in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras from the 1970s. Providing the authoritative, comprehensive coverage students of Latin America, political science, and international relations require, John A. Booth, Christine J. Wade, and Thomas W. Walker explore the origins and development of the region’s political conflicts and efforts to resolve them. Through this comprehensive textbook, students can explore Central America’s political and economic development from the early 1800s onward, providing a background for understanding rebellion and regime changes in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. This revised edition brings the Central American story up-to-date, with special emphasis on globalization, public opinion, progress toward democratic consolidation, and U.S. pressures on political and economic processes. The authors offer a thorough analysis of how global forces act on these small nations. A useful introduction to the region, organized to facilitate classroom discussion, and a model for how to convey the complexities of the region in language students will comprehend, Understanding Central America stands out as must-have resource.

Westview Press

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