Books in the Latin American Studies series

Combines the first full synopsis of social movement theory with an integrated account of social movement activity in Latin America

First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Explores how magical realism is used in five modern Latin American novels by authors including Alejo Carpentier and Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and considers magical realism as a type of narrative discourse which is specific to Latin America due to the way it elucidates social problems of race, class,

Studying international examples, the role of international organizations, non-governmental organizations and transnational networks in international relations, this book studies the global campaign against the authoritarian regime in Uruguay 1973-84.

Examines the political evolution of the judiciary - a usually overlooked political actor - and its capacity to contribute to the process of democratic consolidation in Latin America during the 1990s. This work analyzes twelve countries in order to assess the independence, impartiality, political strength and efficiency of the judicial branch.

Examines the invisible strings of power that moved political decisions in Mexico during the twentieth-century.

This is a thorough introduction to the film of Tomas Gutierrez Alea, Cuba's leading filmmaker. It covers all of Alea's 12 feature films, examining in depth his three best films.

First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.