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A Country Study: Honduras
Library of Congress Call Number
F1503 .H75 1995
Honduras
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Preface
Country Profile
Country
Geography
Society
Economy
Transportation and Telecommunications
Government and Politics
National Security
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Historical Setting
(Richard Haggerty and Richard Millet)
Pre-Columbian Society
The Mayan Heritage
Other Indigenous Groups
Spanish Conquest and Settlement
The Initial Explorations
The Era of the Conquistadores
Colonial Honduras
The Spread of Colonization and the Growth of Mining
Colonial Society, Economy, and Government
Anglo-Spanish Rivalry
The Early Independence Years, 1821-99
The Collapse of Spanish Rule
The United Provinces of Central America
The Development of an Independent Nation, 1838-99
Banana Boats and Gunboats: The rise of United States Influence, 1899-1932
The Growth of the Banana Industry
The Expanded Role of the United States
The Threat of Renewed Instability, 1919-24
The Restoration of Order, 1925-31
Strongman Rule, 1932-63
The Era of Tiburcio Carías Andino, 1932-54
Aborted Reform, 1954-63
Military Rule and International Conflict, 1963-78
War with El Salvador
Military Rule and Reform
The Return to Civilian Rule, 1978-82
Honduras in the Middle: United States Policy and the Central American Crisis
The Suazo Córdova Administration: Caudillo Politics in the Shadow of the Military
Honduras and the Nicaraguan Conflict
The Struggle of Electoral Democracy: the Elections of 1985
From Contadora to Esquipulas: The Crisis Abates
The Contadora Process
The Arias Plan
Accord in Nicaragua
Chapter 2 - The Society and Its Environment
(Elisavinda Echeverri-Gent)
Geography
Location and Boundaries
Boundary Disputes
Topography
Interior Highlands
The Caribbean Lowlands
Pacific Lowlands
Climate
Hydrography
Demographic Trends
Population Density and Distribution
Rural-to-Urban Migration
Regional Emigration
Population Growth
Social Sectors
Background
Advocates for Social Change
The Upper Class
The Middle Class
The Lower Class
Family and Kin
Living Conditions
Rural Life
Urban Life
Ethnic Groups
Indigenous Groups
Other Non-Ladino Groups
Religion
Social Welfare
Education
Health
The Environment
Chapter 3. The Economy
(Barbara Annis)
Growth and Structure of the Economy
Macro-Economic Trends
Recent Growth
Inflation
Unemployment
Role of Government
Fiscal Policies
Monetary and Exchange-Rate Policies
Budget
Human Resources
Composition of Labor Force
Employment Indicators and Benefits
Labor Unions
Agriculture
Land Use
Agricultural Policy
Land Reform
Traditional Crops
Nontraditional Crops
Livestock
Fishing
Forestry
Natural Resources and Energy
Mining and Minerals
Energy Sources
Electric Power
Industry
Manufacturing
Construction
Services
Banking and Financial System
Tourism
Telecommunications
Transportation
External Sector
Trade
Foreign Investment
Chapter 4 - Government and Politics
(Mark P. Sullivan)
Constitutional Background
Governmental Institutions and Process
Executive
Legislative
Judiciary
Local Government
The Electoral Process
Political Dynamics
Political Parties
Two Traditionally Dominant Parties
Smaller Political Parties and Movements
Interest Groups
Business Organizations
Labor and Peasant Organizations
Popular Organizations
Domestic Human Rights Organizations
The Press
Civilian Democratic Rule
FOREIGN RELATIONS
The United States
Central America
Chapter 5 - National Security
(Edmundo Flores)
Historical Background
The Army as Political Instrument, 1838-1922
Development of an Independent Military Identity, 1922-63
Consolidation and Organizational Maturity, 1963-80
Constitutional and other Legal Provisions
The Armed Forces
Army
Air Force
Navy
Public Security Force
Other Military Units
Recruitment and Training
Ranks, Insignia, and Uniforms
Military Finances
Defense Budget
Involvement in the Nation's Economy
United States Military Assistance and Training
Military Ties with Other Countries
The Penal System and Human Rights
Penal System
Respect for Human Rights
Domestic Human Rights Organizations
Appendices
Appendix A. Tables
Appendix B. Central American Common Market
(Ramón J. Miró)
Bibliography
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