Area Hdbk Ser/country Std/honduras: A Country Study (Area Handbook Series)

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. Federal Research Division, Library Of Congress ; Edited By Tim L. Merrill. Research Completed December 1993. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 269-284) And Index.