Inside Costa Rica: The Essential Guide to its Politics, Economy, Society, and Environment

"A superb overview and succinct, up-to-date analysis of the most idealized country in Central America.  Inside Costa Rica helps move us beyond romanticism to understand Costa Rica's unique traditions of non-militarism, constitutional democracy, a benefactor state, and exemplary national parks system.  A must-read for academics, journalists, social activists, and travelers who want to get beyond the gloss." ~Martha Honey, author