This book offers an entangled narrative of Converso and Morisco history and examines how the groups' notions of honor and hispanidad shaped their socio-cultural identities during the time of the Alpujarras Rebellion.
As the Caribbean and Latin America confront the significant socio- economic and political challenges of the twenty- first century, the contributors to this book present a timely and relevant assessment of these issues, from a fresh small-states perspective. The collection of articles by academics and practitioners in international relations offer ......
This publication addresses several contemporary issues impacting Social Justice in the Caribbean, including challenges related to industrial relations, governance systems, social protection, social dialogue, cooperatives and community empowerment, the future of education, migration and security, presenting national and regional perspectives.
The Relationship between States and Organized Crime
Many countries throughout Latin America have experienced high levels of corruption, drug trafficking, and violence that have created elements of fragility. This book of case studies explores the nature of violence in countries throughout the region.
Music, Tradition, and Culture at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Between Norteno and Tejano Conjunto analyzes the origin, evolution, and dissemination of Norteno and Tejano Conjunto, as part of a regional-transnational identity in the US-Mexico border.
Preserving an Afro-Brazilian Tradition in a Globalized World
In Capoeira, Mobility, and Tourism: Preserving an Afro-Brazilian Tradition in a Globalized World, Sergio Gonzalez Varela examines the mobility of capoeira leaders and practitioners. He analyzes their motivations and spirituality as well as their ability to reconfigure social practices.
An Ethical Turn In Governance: The Call for a New Development Narrative invites a unique policy response to the pressing question of how can governance be improved in an age when people are profoundly disenchanted by the public policy solutions to mitigate the anguish of Caribbean development.
This comprehensive regional geography text, for geography or Latin American studies courses, helps students understand the region through the twin themes of the environment and development. Jokisch engages in current debates and issues, while covering the physical geography, history, and distinct sub-regions within the thematic framework.
The Coloniality of State Power in Colombia and Mexico
The book offers a comparative analysis of security policies within the scope of the 'war on drugs' in Colombia and Mexico and the authoritarian state transformation this entailed.
