This book explores the reasons behind the many failed attempts to build stable democracies in Latin America.

How did Costa Rica become Central America’s first successful democracy? How does Costa Rican democracy work? How does democracy survive despite regional turmo

Comparing survey data from Mexico, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua on 2 key dimensions of democratic culture - support for extensive political participation and suppo

During the last two decades, a decline in public investment has undermined some of the national values and institutions of Costa Rica. The resulting sense of di

Latin American Political Culture: Public Opinion and Democracy presents a genuinely pan-Latin American examination of the region’s contemporary political cult