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First published in 1990, this linguistic study of the Kuna Indians of Panama is now available only from UNM Press. ... Read more

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The thirteen original essays in this collection evaluate the role of elections in the development of democracy in the nations of Central America: Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Panama. Exploring the region's transformation over the last fifteen years from dictatorial to electoral rule, this volume of new essays is a major expansion and reworking of Elections and Democracy in Central America, published by the UNC Press in 1989.

The essays reevaluate the status of democratization in each country over the last six years, including the transition to civilian rule in Panama. In addition to the country-by-country analysis, the book includes topical chapters on comparative voting behavior, the impact of outside election observers, and the roles of foreign actors and elites in the election process. Although the contributors express skepticism about the prospects for some countries to consolidate democracy, they are, on the whole, optimistic about Central America's democratic future. ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1860 edition by Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, London. ... Read more

Product Description
This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1860 edition by Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, London. ... Read more