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Coffee and Power: Revolution and the Rise of Democracy in Central America,Used
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In the revolutionary decade between 1979 and 1992, it would have been difficult to find three political systems as different as deathsquaddominated El Salvador, peaceful socialdemocratic Costa Rica, and revolutionary Sandinista Nicaragua. Yet when the fighting was finally ended by a peace plan initiated by Costa Rica's President Oscar Arias, all three had found a common destination in democracy and free markets. To explain this extraordinary turn of events is the task of this landmark book, which fuses political economy and cultural analysis.Both the divergent political histories and their convergent outcome were shaped by a single commodity that has dominated these export economies from the nineteenth century to the presentcoffee. Jeffery Paige shows that the crises of the 1980s had their roots in the economic and political crises of the 1930s, when the revolutionary left challenged the ruling coffee elites of all three countries. He interweaves and compares the history, economics, and class structures of the three countries, thus clarifying the course of recent struggles. The heart of the book is his conversations with sixtytwo leaders of fiftyeight elite dynasties, who for the first time tell their own stories of the experience of Central American revolution.Paige's analysis challenges not only Barrington Moore's influential theory of dictatorship and democracy but also contemporary approaches to 'transitions to democracy.' It also shows that a focus on either political economy or culture alone cannot account for the transformation of elite ideology, and that revolution in Central America is deeply rooted in the personal, familial, and class histories of the coffee elites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Coffee and Power'? A: 'Coffee and Power' explores the political and economic transformations in Central America, particularly focusing on the impact of coffee on the political systems of El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Coffee and Power' is Jeffery M. Paige.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Coffee and Power'? A: 'Coffee and Power' was published on January 13, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does 'Coffee and Power' contain? A: 'Coffee and Power' has a total of 448 pages.
- Q: What type of book is 'Coffee and Power'? A: 'Coffee and Power' is categorized as an Economic History book.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What binding type is used for 'Coffee and Power'? A: 'Coffee and Power' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about Central American revolutions? A: The book provides insights into how the economic and political crises of the 1930s influenced the revolutionary movements in Central America, particularly through the lens of coffee as a significant commodity.
- Q: Does the author include personal stories in the book? A: Yes, Jeffery Paige includes conversations with sixty-two leaders of elite dynasties in Central America, sharing their personal experiences related to the revolutions.
- Q: Is 'Coffee and Power' suitable for readers interested in political economy? A: Yes, 'Coffee and Power' is suitable for readers interested in political economy, as it combines cultural analysis with economic discussions.