{"product_id":"the-politics-of-modern-central-america-civil-war-democratization-and-underdevelopment-hardback-9780521515061","title":"The Politics of Modern Central America; Civil War, Democratization, and Underdevelopment (Hardback) 9780521515061","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Politics of Modern Central America\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCivil War, Democratization, and Underdevelopment\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book examines the origins and consequences of civil war in Central America.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFabrice Lehoucq (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521515061, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 27 August 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e212 pages, 28 b\/w illus.  1 map  4 tables\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 16.2 x 1.9 cm, 0.45 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'An analysis of the politics of Central America that is up to date theoretically, methodologically, and substantively. Fabrice Lehoucq's masterful study of civil wars, democratization, and the challenges of democratic consolidation shows why this region belongs at the center of debates about comparative politics. If I were to recommend one book on modern Central America to my students, it would be this one.' James Mahoney, Northwestern University\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book analyzes the origins and consequences of civil war in Central America. Fabrice Lehoucq argues that the inability of autocracies to reform themselves led to protest and rebellion throughout the twentieth century and that civil war triggered unexpected transitions to non-military rule by the 1990s. He explains how armed conflict led to economic stagnation and why weak states limit democratization - outcomes that unaccountable party systems have done little to change. This book also uses comparisons among Central American cases - both between them and other parts of the developing world - to shed light on core debates in comparative politics and comparative political economy. This book suggests that the most progress has been made in understanding the persistence of inequality and the nature of political market failures, while drawing lessons from the Central American cases to improve explanations of regime change and the outbreak of civil war.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Central America on the eve of the 1980s\u003cbr\u003e 2. Civil war, revolution, and economic collapse\u003cbr\u003e 3. Stalemates, peace negotiations, and democratization\u003cbr\u003e 4. Economic stability, lacklustre growth, and social change\u003cbr\u003e 5. Democracy, state capacity, and redistribution\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Comparative politics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Comparative politics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Comparative%20politics%20%5BJPB%5D%22\"\u003eJPB\u003c\/a\u003e], Hispanic \u0026amp; Latino studies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Hispanic \u0026amp; Latino studies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Hispanic%20\u0026amp;%20Latino%20studies%20%5BJFSL4%5D%22\"\u003eJFSL4\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005913878808,"sku":"9780521515061","price":79.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521515061i_c8050636-8265-43ce-bf5c-d0936eb33ba9.jpg?v=1691383385","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-politics-of-modern-central-america-civil-war-democratization-and-underdevelopment-hardback-9780521515061","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}