The Costa Rica Reader

Author : Steven Palmer,Iván Molina
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822382812

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The Costa Rica Reader by Steven Palmer,Iván Molina Pdf

Long characterized as an exceptional country within Latin America, Costa Rica has been hailed as a democratic oasis in a continent scorched by dictatorship and revolution; the ecological mecca of a biosphere laid waste by deforestation and urban blight; and an egalitarian, middle-class society blissfully immune to the violent class and racial conflicts that have haunted the region. Arguing that conceptions of Costa Rica as a happy anomaly downplay its rich heritage and diverse population, The Costa Rica Reader brings together texts and artwork that reveal the complexity of the country’s past and present. It characterizes Costa Rica as a site of alternatives and possibilities that undermine stereotypes about the region’s history and challenge the idea that current dilemmas facing Latin America are inevitable or insoluble. This essential introduction to Costa Rica includes more than fifty texts related to the country’s history, culture, politics, and natural environment. Most of these newspaper accounts, histories, petitions, memoirs, poems, and essays are written by Costa Ricans. Many appear here in English for the first time. The authors are men and women, young and old, scholars, farmers, workers, and activists. The Costa Rica Reader presents a panoply of voices: eloquent working-class raconteurs from San José’s poorest barrios, English-speaking Afro-Antilleans of the Limón province, Nicaraguan immigrants, factory workers, dissident members of the intelligentsia, and indigenous people struggling to preserve their culture. With more than forty images, the collection showcases sculptures, photographs, maps, cartoons, and fliers. From the time before the arrival of the Spanish, through the rise of the coffee plantations and the Civil War of 1948, up to participation in today’s globalized world, Costa Rica’s remarkable history comes alive. The Costa Rica Reader is a necessary resource for scholars, students, and travelers alike.

Author : Iván Molina Jiménez,Steven Paul Palmer
Publisher : Editorial Universidad de Costa Rica
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Costa Rica
ISBN : 997767468X

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The History of Costa Rica by Iván Molina Jiménez,Steven Paul Palmer Pdf

Author : Marc Edelman,Joanne Kenen
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Costa Rica
ISBN : 0802110819

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The Costa Rica Reader by Marc Edelman,Joanne Kenen Pdf

Contains primary source material.

Author : Jim Bartell
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781600145728

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Costa Rica by Jim Bartell Pdf

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Costa Rica"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Barbara Ras
Publisher : Traveler's Literary Companions
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173000839200

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Costa Rica by Barbara Ras Pdf

A collection of 26 remarkable stories by Costa Rican writers--most of which is available in English for the first time. Whether searching for something relevant and entertaining to read on Costa Rica's idyllic beaches or looking for Latin American enchantment back home, this is a fiction reader's cultural guidebook to the country. 2-page map.

Author : Monica A. Rankin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313379451

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The History of Costa Rica by Monica A. Rankin Pdf

Concise yet thorough, this engaging book provides an overview of the unique history of an increasingly important Central American nation. The History of Costa Rica provides a thorough, straightforward narrative of a Central American country that has become increasingly more visible since the end of the 20th century. Written for students and the general reader, this book covers the nation from its pre-Colombian origins to the present day. This chronologically organized volume documents the area's earliest inhabitants, then moves on through the colonial period, the process of nation-state formation in the 19th century, the volatile period of liberal reform, and the era of civil war and its aftermath. More recent times are also explored, including the role of Costa Rica in the Cold War, the peace process of the 1980s, and the development of the strong tourism industry that flourishes today. Among the prominent themes running through the book are the unique historical development of the country, the importance of its democratic tradition, and Costa Rica's role in a global context.

Author : Mavis Hiltunen Biesanz,Richard Biesanz,Karen Zubris Biesanz
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 1555877370

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The Ticos by Mavis Hiltunen Biesanz,Richard Biesanz,Karen Zubris Biesanz Pdf

The authors trace the evolution of Costa Rican culture and institutions from pre-Columbian times through the late 1990s. Particularly concerned with the change wrought by the economic crisis of the 1980s, they base their portrayal on interviews with Costa Ricans; observations of many facets--from coffee plantation work to the deliberations of the Legislature; and readings of journalists, essayists, poets, historians, and others. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Roman Dial
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780062876621

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The Adventurer's Son by Roman Dial Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Destined to become an adventure classic." —Anchorage Daily News Hailed as "gripping" (New York Times) and "beautiful" (Washington Post), The Adventurer's Son is Roman Dial’s extraordinary and widely acclaimed account of his two-year quest to unravel the mystery of his son’s disappearance in the jungles of Costa Rica. In the predawn hours of July 10, 2014, the twenty-seven-year-old son of preeminent Alaskan scientist and National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial, walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica’s remote Pacific Coast that shelters miners, poachers, and drug smugglers. He carried a light backpack and machete. Before he left, Cody Roman Dial emailed his father: “I am not sure how long it will take me, but I’m planning on doing 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. I’ll be bounded by a trail to the west and the coast everywhere else, so it should be difficult to get lost forever.” They were the last words Dial received from his son. As soon as he realized Cody Roman’s return date had passed, Dial set off for Costa Rica. As he trekked through the dense jungle, interviewing locals and searching for clues—the authorities suspected murder—the desperate father was forced to confront the deepest questions about himself and his own role in the events. Roman had raised his son to be fearless, to be at home in earth’s wildest places, travelling together through rugged Alaska to remote Borneo and Bhutan. Was he responsible for his son’s fate? Or, as he hoped, was Cody Roman safe and using his wilderness skills on a solo adventure from which he would emerge at any moment? Part detective story set in the most beautiful yet dangerous reaches of the planet, The Adventurer’s Son emerges as a far deeper tale of discovery—a journey to understand the truth about those we love the most. The Adventurer’s Son includes fifty black-and-white photographs.

Author : Kyle Longley,Snell Family Dean's Distinguished Professor of History Kyle Longley
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 9780817308315

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Sparrow and the Hawk by Kyle Longley,Snell Family Dean's Distinguished Professor of History Kyle Longley Pdf

"Extensively documented study stresses Figueres' ability to manipulate symbols and service influential contacts, which afforded Costa Rica space to pursue nationalist agenda, resisting US domination without provoking US intervention"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Author : Twan Leenders
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781501739545

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Reptiles of Costa Rica by Twan Leenders Pdf

Reptiles of Costa Rica, the long-awaited companion to Amphibians of Costa Rica, is the first ever comprehensive field guide to the crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes of Costa Rica. A popular destination for tourists and biologists because of its biodiversity, the country is particularly rich in reptile fauna, boasting 245 species. The sheer diversity in shapes, sizes, colors, and natural history traits of these animals is beautifully displayed in this book. Lizards range from minuscule dwarf geckos to dinosaur-like iguanids, and everything in between, while the country's snakes include tiny eyeless wormsnakes, massive boas, as well as twenty-three dangerously venomous species, which include the largest vipers in the world. Author, photographer, and conservation biologist Twan Leenders has been researching and documenting the herpetofauna of Costa Rica for nearly twenty-five years. His explorations have taken him to remote parts of Costa Rica that few people ever visit, journeys that usually find him hauling an array of photographic equipment to document his finds. In addition to including more than 1,000 photographs, detailed black and white scientific illustrations, and range maps, this book also features paintings of anole dewlaps, a key identification feature for that very complex group of lizards. This new field guide will enable the reader to identify all species, while also providing a wealth of information about natural history, predation, breeding strategies, habitat preferences, and conservation of Costa Rica's reptile fauna.

Author : Jane Koutnik
Publisher : Bravo Limited
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781857336665

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Costa Rica - Culture Smart! by Jane Koutnik Pdf

Costa Rica is renowned for its tropical beauty, the warmth and charm of the "Ticos"—its people's own name for themselves—and its political stability. This "Switzerland of the Americas" is widely regarded as an oasis of democracy in turbulent Central America. Since the first edition of Culture Smart! Costa Rica was published in 2005, however, there have been some important changes and, with rapid economic development, some growing pains. Over the past few years there has been a movement of population to the towns of the Central Valley. Higher education is now the norm for young Ticos, and the middle class has expanded—but so has the gap between rich and poor. Tourism took a dive after the 2009 recession, and the national debt has grown, while the arrival of multinationals and significant Chinese investment has been welcomed. Unemployment has risen, people are prepared to go on strike more readily, and there is a general disillusionment with politicians. In the face of mounting difficulties the Ticos remain remarkably peaceable, relaxed, and fun-loving. Their enthusiasm for life is seen as much in their passion for soccer as in their demonstrations in support of human and political rights. Culture Smart! Costa Rica explores and explains the complex human realities of modern Costa Rican life. Armed with this information, you will be better equipped to understand your hosts and to enjoy your visit to this beguiling and beautiful country to the full.

Author : Dana Sawchuk
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780889209343

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The Costa Rican Catholic Church, Social Justice, and the Rights of Workers, 1979-1996 by Dana Sawchuk Pdf

Provides a new understanding of the relationship between Church and State in 20th-century Costa Rica. Understanding the relationship between religion and social justice in Costa Rica involves piecing together the complex interrelationships between Church and State — between priests, popes, politics, and the people. This book does just that. Dana Sawchuk chronicles the fortunes of the country’s two competing forms of labour organizations during the 1980s and demonstrates how different factions within the Church came to support either the union movement or Costa Rica’s home-grown Solidarity movement. Challenging the conventional understanding of Costa Rica as a wholly peaceful and prosperous nation, and traditional interpretations of Catholic Social Teaching, this book introduces readers to a Church largely unknown outside Costa Rica. Sawchuk has carefully analyzed material from a multitude of sources — interviews, newspapers, books, and articles, as well as official Church documents, editorials, and statements by Church representativesto provide a firmly rooted socio-economic history of the experiences of workers, and the Catholic Church’s responses to workers in Costa Rica.

Author : Alicia Z. Klepeis
Publisher : Blastoff! Discovery
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1644870479

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Costa Rica by Alicia Z. Klepeis Pdf

"Engaging images accompany information about Costa Rica. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Author : Ilse Abshagen Leitinger
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1994-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780822971627

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The Costa Rican Women's Movement by Ilse Abshagen Leitinger Pdf

"Thirty-four short contributions make this akin to a reference work, albeit one varying greatly in flavor, topic, and scholarliness, i.e., from group self-promotion to politico-legal endorsements to scholarly pieces. Among the scholarly topics: colonial women, 19th-century women, feminist organizational theorizing, popular music, caesarean births, and women at the Univ. de Costa Rica (where they are one-third of faculty). Almost all social-feminist topics are touched on, save perhaps language; sexuality,violence, disability, class/race/gender, art and artists, and more"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

Author : Stephany Salazar Nelson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0999097407

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Lovely Amelia Travels by Stephany Salazar Nelson Pdf

Amelia is a sweet, loving, curious and adventurous little girl. She loves to teach and tell other children about the cities and countries she visits. Amelia travels around the world to exciting and beautiful destinations while providing fun and educational experiences to children of all cultures.