Costa Rica: A Global Studies Handbook

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This work is a fascinating guide to one of Latin America's most stable and progressive nations, examining the country's development, unique features, and the challenges Costa Ricans face in the 21st century. * Provides a chronology of key events in the evolution of the nation of Costa Rica from early signs of civilization over three thousand years ago through colonization and independence to the present * Includes political and geographical maps with photographs of natural attractions, tropical animals and plants, and the nation's people

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"Costa Rica: A Global Studies Handbook is a solid educational text written for students, travelers, businesspeople, and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of this beautiful nation." - Midwest Book Review "This handbook is recommended for academic and public libraries for their country studies collection." - American Reference Books Annual

Author Bio

Meg Tyler Mitchell, PhD, is an independent scholar living in San Jose, Costa Rica. Scott Pentzer, PhD, is director of Latin American Programs for the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, based in San Jose, Costa Rica.