Grand Valley State University

Honduras, a country study, Federal Research Division, Library of Congress ; edited by Tim L. Merrill

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-284) and index

Honduras

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Federal Research Division, Library of Congress ; edited by Tim L. Merrill

Area handbook series,, 1057-5294DA pam, 550-151

a country study

Pre-Columbian society. The Mayan heritage ; Other indigenous groups -- Spanish conquest and settlement. The initial explorations ; The era of the conquistadors -- 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 Carí́as 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 -- Geography. Location and boundaries ; Boundary disputes ; Topography ; 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 -- Growth and structure of the economy -- Macroeconomic 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 -- Constitutional background -- Governmental institutions and process. Executive ; Legislative ; Judiciary ; Local government ; The electoral process -- Political dynamics. Political parties ; Interest groups ; Domestic human rights organizations ; The press ; Civilian democratic rule -- Foreign relations. The United States ; Central America -- Historical background. The army as political instrument, 1838-1922 ; Development of an independent military identity, 1922-63 ; Consolidation and organization 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