According to media reports, Latin America is one of the most violent regions in the world--a distinction it held throughout the twentieth century. The authors of Violence and Crime in Latin America contend that perceptions and representations of violence and crime directly impact such behaviors, creating profound consequences for the political and social fabric of Latin American nations.
Written by distinguished scholars of Latin American history, sociology, anthropology, and political science, the essays in this volume range from Mexico and Argentina to Colombia and Brazil...
According to media reports, Latin America is one of the most violent regions in the world--a distinction it held throughout the twentieth century. ...
