The sparrow and the hawk : Costa Rica and the United States during the rise of José Figueres / Kyle Longley.
| Author/creator | Longley, Kyle |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Tuscaloosa : University of Alabama Press, ©1997. |
| Description | xiv, 239 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The Switzerland of the Americas : Costa Rica and the foundations of cordial relations with the United States -- Laying the foundations of change : the United States, President Rafael Angel Calderón, and the rise of José Figueres, 1940-1944 -- The times are a-changing : the emergence of problems between the Picado administration and the United States, 1944-1948 -- The first Latin American battleground of the Cold War : the U.S. response to the Costa Rican civil war of 1948 -- The first time around : the Costa Rican junta and the United States, 1948-1949 -- The calm before the storm : the presidency of Otílio Ulate and the rise of the Partido Liberación Nacional, 1949-1953 -- Resistance and accommodation : the United States and the nationalism of José Figueres, 1953-1957 -- Oftentimes the tail wags the dog : trends in relations between Costa Rica and the United States during the rise of José Figueres. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-231) and index. |
| LCCN | 96019042 |
| ISBN | 0817308318 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E183.8.C8 L66 1997 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |