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Costa Rica Reader: History, Culture, Politics

Costa Rica Reader: History, Culture, Politics

by Steven Palmer (Editor)  •  Ivan Molina (Editor)

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 392 PAGES

A lively, literate sourcebook on the politics, economy and society of Costa Rica, with selections ranging from historical accounts to newspaper articles, essays, memoir excerpts and modern analysis. Most of the 50 selections are written by Costa Ricans, much of it translated into English for the first time. A volume the excellent series of Latin American Readers, aimed at students, travelers and scholars.  (CRC40, $26.95)


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