The Costa Rica Reader: History, Culture, Politics (The Latin America Readers)

by Steven Palmer, Iván Molina

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An introduction to Costa Rica, this book includes over 50 texts related to the history, culture, politics, & natural environment. Most are written by Costa Ricans & many are translated for the first time.

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purpleiris 1,240 reviews

Parts 1 through 5 are chronological. 6 through 8 focus on contemporary Costa Rica and are divided thematically.

I am really enjoying this. Some pieces are quite long: between 5 and 6 pages. Includes various flyers and brochures, photographs and reproductions of paintings.

Many entries written by the editors themselves.

Apr 27, 2013 (Edited)

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