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North Americans have studied Latin America since the mid-19th century, when individuals without formal training undertook research on the region. This book describes the developments from 1850 to 1935, emphasizing the contributions of historians and anthropologists. It also presents an account of trends in Latin American studies from 1935 to 1975.

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This is a very interesting and thorough survey that beautifully conveys the evolution of scholarship and teaching about Latin America in the United States. - Marshall C. Eakin, author of Brazil: The Once and Future Country

Looking South The Evolution of Latin Americanist

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      Publisher: The University of Alabama Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/30/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780817354640, 978-0817354640
      ISBN10: 0817354646

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      Book Synopsis
      North Americans have studied Latin America since the mid-19th century, when individuals without formal training undertook research on the region. This book describes the developments from 1850 to 1935, emphasizing the contributions of historians and anthropologists. It also presents an account of trends in Latin American studies from 1935 to 1975.

      Trade Review
      This is a very interesting and thorough survey that beautifully conveys the evolution of scholarship and teaching about Latin America in the United States. - Marshall C. Eakin, author of Brazil: The Once and Future Country

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