It’s a little early, but I’m starting to think about books for Spring 2008, when I teach Latin American Government & Politics again. I’ve decided that country focuses (yes, I know it’s actually “foci”) are probably best (and well liked by students), but I want ones that highlight some distinct element of a “comparative politics” approach to the study of Latin America.
Besides a basic textbook (I may or may not use the classic Skidmore & Smith Modern Latin America
I figure the three books hit a different “kind” of country, as well as tackle different current concepts & approaches in the comparative study of Latin American politics: the resurgence of populism, bureaucratic-authoritarianism & “pacted” transitions, and public opinion in new democracies. I figure if each book takes two weeks, that still leaves more than half the semester to tackle other issues.
BTW, you’re always welcome to browse through my Latin American politics Latin American politics
Not necesarily for your class, but a book just out here you might look for when you come: Hacia La Bolivia autonomica e intercultural del siglo XXI.
Ha sido elaborado por Isaac Sandoval Rodriguez, Maria Suarez y Odin Rodriguez Mercado a partir de un proyecto del Centro Regional de Investigacione en Ciencias Politicas y Sociales de la UAGRM.
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Thanks, Mom. Yes, I definitely want to look at that book when I get down there. If you see it, please pick it up for me. Isaac Sandoval (I’m not familiar w/ the other authors) is quite good (I have several books of his already).