A guide to latin american studies books and bibliographies. This edition is edited and translated by alexandra keeble. Our students gain a critical understanding of the region through academic study, experiential learning in latin america, and directed research on contemporary issues. It covers a shorter timeframe, picking up when the united states first intervened militarily in central america at the turn of the 20th century.
This book appears to have been written by someone wishing to obscure, rather than reveal, the truth of latin american history. The program offers students a wide variety of regionallyfocused courses in latin america, which are taught by a range of academic departments. Including all disciplines from the social sciences and humanities, it is particularly interested in the relations between europe and latin america as well as comparative studies involving cases from both these world regions. Latin american studies bibliographies see also, hlas handbook of latin american studies is a bibliography on latin america consisting of works selected and annotated by scholars. Cesar seveso, hnet solidly researched and gracefully written, sonia cardenass human rights in latin america fills a significant gap. Five centuries of the pillage of a continent by eduardo galeano, one hundred years. Latin american studies on the academic oxford university press website. Changes to this course and your supervision the university will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. Institute of latin american studies at columbia university. Some observers have questioned the full veracity of the work. Clasp fosters global competency, language proficiency and cultural awareness of latin america and the caribbean, drawing upon interdisciplinary and area expertise. Please note that as of july 2015, this page is no longer being actively updated or maintained. Clasp promotes all facets of latin american studies nationwide. Journal of latin american studies presents recent research in the field of latin american studies in development studies, economics, geography, history, politics and international relations, public policy, sociology and social anthropology.
An introduction in the classroom, i can say that it pushes the non latin americanists. Latin american centre alumni work in a wide range of careers, both within and outside of latin america, in the public and private sectors. George yudice, professor, department of modern languages and. Notes on a latin american journey was published by ocean press and the che guevara studies center, havana, in 2003. Each year, more than academics from around the world choose over. Benson latin american collection university of texas. The handbook of latin american studies hlas online is an annotated bibliography on latin america consisting of scholarly resources selected and annotated by scholars. The latin american studies program at boston university provides students with a versatile and powerful vehicle to develop an indepth and interdisciplinary understanding of the latin american region.
The remaining six units divide latin america into regions and give specific information about their major countries. Cardenass analysis is always balanced, but at the same time she makes her points convincingly and forcefully. For example, goodwin begins the chapter on brazil by praising its fourth dictator as someone all about democracy. Duke university press has long been one of the most prominent publishers in latin american studies. The traditional, sometimes centuries old, relations between states and indigenous peoples are now changing and being rediscussed. In response to growing client demand, lightspeed gmi announced the expansion of its latin america latam business. The evolution of soviet perceptions during the brezhnev era, 19641982. The book provides a valuable overview of current problems facing indigenous peoples in their relation with national states in latin america, from the highlands of. The page remains at this address as an archival and research resource. Protestants, catholics, and the rise of religious pluralism in the early twentieth century. The best books on latin american history five books. The nettie lee benson latin american collection is one of the premier libraries in the world focused on latin america and email protected studies. This list is intended to cut across the various disciplines of anthropology, geography, history, languages, political science, and sociology.
The book series university of wales iberian and latin american studies published or distributed by the university of chicago press. An editor of the journal of latin american studies from 1998 to 2006, he continues as a member of the jlas editorial board. Focus on latin america and the caribbean june 29july 1, 2020 join us for a handson professional development workshop that will introduce methods for using global news stories and journalism skills to deepen students engagement with their curricula, while also increasing their. Ilas institute of latin american studies institute of. An introduction takes readers through the histories, research and scholarly debates regarding the lives and impact of africandescended peoples in brazil, cuba, followed by colombia, peru, mexico, argentina, honduras and the dominican republic, among nearly two dozen other nations in latin america today. University of wales iberian and latin american studies. The series accepts disciplinary and interdisciplinary titles related to geographical, environmental, cultural, economic, political and urban research dedicated to latin america. Latin american studies book list ohio university press. Building on unms decades of commitment to fostering greater understanding of the americas, the laii promotes a greater understanding of latin america and iberia within and beyond the university of new mexico. With over,000 members, over 60% of whom reside outside the united states, lasa is the one association that brings together experts on latin america from all disciplines and. James dunkerley is a professor at queen mary university, london. If the page is updated in the future, this notice will be removed.
Free digital resources latin american studies guides. Regular features include articles on contemporary themes, short thematic commentaries on key issues, and. Dominguez, and david mayburylewis, in addition to many other noted latin americanists. Teaching students about latin america, the people and places, opens the door to studies that are rich in history, art, language and culture. Latin american independence latin american studies oxford. The lapop surveys analyze citizen views on topics that range from system support and political tolerance, to citizen participation, local government, corruption, and. This is a book that can satisfy even the most demanding instructors. It complements schoultzs book well because it focuses, very specifically, on the countries of central america. The masters programme of latin american studies offered by leiden university supports the teaching and research of the social, cultural, historical, and linguistic diversity of contemporary latin america, a region of mindblowing diversity and global impact. This list is intended to cut across the various disciplines of anthropology, geography, history. Latin american independence latin american studies. Considering literature, nationalism, soccer, cinema, postcolonialism, the zapatistas, community radio, and much more, the latin american cultural studies reader is an invaluable resource for all those who want to understand the past, present, and future of latin american cultural studies. Emerging out of a 2016 conference, andra chastain and timothy lorek have brought together environmental history, latin american studies, and science and technology studies in a single volume that reshapes scholarly understandings of latin america s long cold war.
Latin american studies las is an academic and research field associated with the study of latin america. After completing the book, students will have studied the geography, climate, people, and history for all the major countries in latin america. Latin american studies book list ohio university press swallow. Unpacking latin america is a monthly podcast hosted by prof. Latin american studies collection duke university press. The latin american studies e book collections over 600 titles include many fielddefining, awardwinning books vital for courses and scholars in the field. This book takes an innovative look at international relations. Edited by the hispanic division of the library of congress, the multidisciplinary handbook alternates annually between the social sciences and the humanities. Series on latin american studies harvard university press. Latin american network information center lanic university of texas, austin bibliographies university of wisconsin, madison bibliographies and guides to research on latin america tulane. Praise the very relevant and important project presented in this bookto critically produce knowledge about and from latin americais not only addressed to scholars with a leftist past, but also to all those interested in theorizing latin american cultural history beyond academic requirements and into the intellectual, ethical and political imperatives of a complex, globalized world that. The book has a preface by aleida guevara march and an introduction by cintio vitier. With over,000 members, over 60% of whom reside outside the united states, lasa is the one association that brings together experts on latin america from all disciplines and diverse occupational endeavors, across the globe. The military regimes of latin america in the cold war.
The interdisciplinary study is a subfield of area studies, and can be composed of numerous disciplines such as economics, sociology, history, international relations, political science, geography, gender studies, and literature. The companion to latin american studies 9780340806821. Most devastatingly, the author omits the substantial role of the u. The latin american studies association lasa is the largest professional association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of latin america. History latin american studies yale university press. New books in latin american studies new books network. Journals customer service is available monfri, 9am5pm cst. Mar 18, 2020 see also, hlas handbook of latin american studies is a bibliography on latin america consisting of works selected and annotated by scholars.
While the book requires a priming in atlantic history, it ultimately helps to make familiar the seemingly distant, doing so through multiple disciplinary lensesbut not readily. Such a prodigious output is a testament to the romance and power of the era, but it is also indicative of the degree to which the meaning of independence remains contested. No elementary standards align to latin americas history. Cambridge latin american studies cambridge university press. The handbook of latin american studies is a bibliography on latin america consisting of works selected and annotated by scholars. Vicky murillo on the exciting research produced by columbia scholars about latin american history, culture, and politics, which helps our understanding of the contemporary challenges of the region. Latin america is an extraordinarily diverse area, encompassing a wide variety of cultures, political units, economies, languages and environments. The book provides a valuable overview of current problems facing indigenous peoples in their relation with national states in latin america, from the highlands of mexico to the jungles of brazil. This guide points researchers to some of the best resources for general and archival research in latin american studies. The latin american studies book series promotes quality scientific research focusing on latin american countries. Clasp, consortium of latin american studies programs. The latin american studies ebook collections over 600 titles include many fielddefining, awardwinning books vital for courses and scholars in the field. From peron to nasser published in the journal of latin american studies.
Latin america content map includes all domains latin america studyresource guide latin americas history teacher notes prerequisites. Emerging out of a 2016 conference, andra chastain and timothy lorek have brought together environmental history, latin american studies, and science and technology studies in a single volume that reshapes scholarly understandings of latin americas long cold war. In partnership with the teresa lozano long institute for latin american studies llilas, the benson collection is a global destination for research and study, featuring over a million volumes as well as a. This book is a must for every student of latin america in the humanities and social sciences. Latin american studies school of humanities and sciences.
These lessons for teaching latin america give educators a variety of ways to inspire learning. Latin american independence has spawned tens of thousands of books, articles, novels, plays, films, songs, statues, and public commemorations. Americas book award workshops and resources center for. Based on research in a wide array of manuscript and printed primary sources, and informed by recent scholarship in art history, religious studies, anthropology, and history, this is the first comprehensive study of shrines and miraculous images in any part of early modern latin america. The african legacy in the americas the african heritage in latin america. Welcome latin american studies libguides at university of.
Latin american studies latin america is diverse linguistically, and culturally. From 1998 to 2008 he served, on secondment, as director of the university of londons institute of latin american studies. Dantas, eustogio wanderley correia, rabassa, jorge, sluyter, andrew. Latin american pamphlet digital collection more than 5,000 titles including many scarce and unique latin american pamphlets published during the 19th and the early 20th centuries. Chile, cuba, bolivia and mexico are the countries most heavily represented in this collection.
The african caribbean african american studies african americans and slavery racial classifications santeria voodoo. Research guide for latin american studies at washington university in. The europe and latin america section promotes scholarly relations between latin americanists from europe and the americas. Free digital resources latin american studies guides at. The 2019 sturgis leavitt award for best article from the southeastern council of latin american studies is awarded to lily pearl balloffet for for her impressive paper argentine and egyptian history entangled. Clasp fosters global competency, language proficiency and cultural awareness of latin america and the caribbean, drawing upon interdisciplinary and area expertise clasp encourages excellence in teaching and program development. The academic programs in latin american studies provide a multidisciplinary curriculum which provides a broad perspective on the region, with a wide variety of possibilities to suit individual student interests. The goals of the latin american studies minor are to foster greater knowledge about latin america and to explore the cultural contributions of that area to the global community. Books and bibliographies a guide to latin american studies.
Walter lafebers inevitable revolutions looks at the uslatinamerican relationship from a slightly different perspective. This book has many flaws, but the most serious is that it downplays the role of the united states in latin americas historythe darker history. Top south american international market research companies. Each year, the david rockefeller center for latin american studies drclas works with faculty and scholars from around the world to produce books on various topics concerning latin america.
The latin american studies program lasp is pleased to invite graduate students to apply to become a lasp graduate fellow for ay 20202021. Latin american studies the university of texas press. In partnership with the teresa lozano long institute for latin american studies llilas, the benson collection is a global destination for research and study, featuring over a million volumes as well as a wealth of original manuscripts. Science, technology, and the environment in latin america u pittsburgh press, 2020. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Sign up to be notified when new latin american studies titles come out. Msc in latin american studies university of oxford. The goals of the latin american studies minor are to foster greater knowledge about latin america and to explore the cultural contributions of. Uruguayan exiles and the latin american human rights network, 1967 1984 1st edition. Such a prodigious output is a testament to the romance and power of the era, but it is also indicative of the degree to which the.
The graduate fellowships are competitive and provide an opportunity for a select number of graduate students to engage with a broad, interdisciplinary community dedicated to the study of latin america and. Welcome latin american studies libguides at university. The latin american public opinion project lapop, hosted at vanderbilt university, links to over 60 academic studies based on survey research conducted mainly in latin america. Sparking critical thinking and connection with global news. Latin american studies the university of new mexico. The consortium of latin american studies programs clasp founded the americas book award in 1993 to encourage and commend authors, illustrators and publishers who produce quality childrens and young adult works of fiction, poetry, folklore, or selected nonfiction that authentically and engagingly portray latin america, the caribbean, or latinos in the united states.
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