Repression, Resistance, and Democratic Transition in Central America

For Central America, the last third of the twentieth century was a time of dramatic change in which most countries shifted from dictatorships to formal political democracy. The process of transition in most Central American countries was made possible onl

Shawn L. Bird is a doctoral candidate in political science at the University of Florida John A. Booth is Regents Professor of Political Science at the University of North Texas Jack Child is professor of Spanish and Latin American studies at American University, Washington, DC Edward L. Cleary, O.P., is professor of political science and director of Latin American studies at Providence College. A Dominican priest, he has focused his research on religion and politics in Latin America Susanne Jonas teaches Latin American and Latino studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz Patricia Bayer Richard is dean of the University College, associate provost for undergraduate studies, and professor of political science at Ohio University Steve C. Ropp is professor of political science at the University of Wyoming in Laramie J. Mark Ruhl is Glenn and Mary Todd Professor of Political Science and director of the Latin American studies program at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania Richard Stahler-Sholk is assistant professor of political science at Eastern Michigan University Carlos M. Vilas is an Argentine political scientist currently affiliated with the National Institute for Public Administration in Buenos Aires Philip J. Williams is associate professor of political science at the University of Florida