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Title: The Ticos: Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica by Mavis Hiltunen Biesanz, Richard Biesanz, Karen Zubris Biesanz ISBN: 1-55587-737-0 Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers Pub. Date: November, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Heading for Costa Rica? Take this book
Comment: Heading for Costa Rica? Take The Ticos along with a guidebook. The Ticos is a fascinating and beautifully written account of Costa Rica, past and present. The authors bring to bear on the subject their more than half-century of residence in the country, as well as their formidable anthropological expertise. As a permanent resident of Costa Rica, I compared my own observations and experiences with those of the Bizantzs. For every topic examined - community, health care, religion, family, education and so forth, the authors' descriptions were consistent with my own, and their keen analyses deepened my understanding of the country I have adopted as my own.
Beyond what The Ticos tells us about Costa Rica, this book is also extremely valuable for its examination of the effects of structural adjustment economic policies imposed on this country by the international financial institutions and by the United States (through bilateral agreements) as conditions for loans. These policies are having the same deleterious effects worldwide on developing countries. Normally, discussions of the impact of structural adjustment policies are abstract and academic. The Ticos, in contrast, provides us with a concrete and specific assessment of the "fall out" institution by institution, free of technical jargon. For foreign residents of Costa Rica (and prospective residents) I would say this book is a "must". But even short-term tourists will benefit from reading it.
Rating: 5
Summary: Costa Rica History and Society
Comment: I purchased this book at the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica at the end of a two week trip and read the book cover to cover on the way home to Los Angeles. It answered all my questions about why this is such a unique country. The book explained for instance why the town square was empty at San Isidro last Sunday: the World Cup soccer match was on TV. I would recomment this book to anyone who is planning to travel to Costa Rica or anyone who has completed a trip.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Wonderful Insight!
Comment: After having spent a year in Costa Rica as an exchange student, I'm always looking for good reads about the Ticos and their culture. By pure chance I ended up at Barnes and Nobles one day and Richard Biesanz was doing a book signing for the collaborative book release. I found the book to be wonderfully insightful. Even if you aren't familiar with the Ticos you will find the book to be very intersting. The Biesanz let you look into all aspects of the life that the Costa Ricans lead, from the type of economy they have right down to their everyday lifestyle. From reading the book you will walk away with a better understanding of what makes the Ticos so special, and it will make you want to travel to Costa Rica and see it for yourself! It is a job well done! The Biesanz have a deep understanding and enjoyment of this culture and people, and you will feel that as you read the book.
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Title: Costa Rica: A Traveler's Literary Companion by Barbara Ras, Oscar Arias ISBN: 1883513006 Publisher: Whereabouts Press Pub. Date: January, 1994 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica (12th Edition) by Christopher Howard ISBN: 1881233561 Publisher: Costa Rica Books Pub. Date: June, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Potholes to Paradise: Living in Costa Rica - What You Need to Know by Tessa Borner ISBN: 1895270219 Publisher: Silvio Mattacchione Pub. Date: 31 July, 2001 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Lonely Planet Costa Rica Spanish Phrasebook (Phrasebooks) by Thomas B. Kohnstamm ISBN: 1864501057 Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: June, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Culture Shock! Costa Rica (Culture Shock! Guides) by Claire Wallerstein ISBN: 1558686924 Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co. Pub. Date: July, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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