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Conversation within Latin American Studies

Scholars and experts in Latin American Studies regularly information through journals, discussion forums and think tanks.

Journal of Latin American Studies
H-LATAM
"An international forum for the scholarly discussion of Latin American History"
Latin American Studies Program
From the Council on Foreign Relations

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Calvin Coolidge Library
Castleton University
178 Alumni Drive
Castleton, VT 05735

An Atlas and Survey of Latin American History
Publication Date: 2018
"Introduction to both the human and physical geography of Latin America and the social, cultural, political and economic events that have defined its history."
Dictionary of Latin American Cultural Studies
Explanations of the terminology of the field.

Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC)
"Trusted Internet portal for Latin American Studies content since 1992."

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Part of the Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. "LANIC's mission is to facilitate access to Internet-based information to, from, or on Latin America. Our target audience includes people living in Latin America, as well as those around the world who have an interest in this region. While many of our resources are designed to facilitate research and academic endeavors, our site has also become an important gateway to Latin America for primary and secondary school teachers and students, private and public sector professionals, and just about anyone looking for information about this important region."
LANIC subject directory
LANIC resources by country and region
Digital Library of the Caribbean
Selected Internet Resources
from the Yale University Library Latin American Collection

Center for Migration Studies
"A think tank and an educational institute devoted to the study of international migration, to the promotion of understanding between immigrants and receiving communities, and to public policies that safeguard the dignity and rights of migrants, refugees and newcomers."
Migration Policy Institute
"Founded in 2001, the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) has established itself as a leading institution in the field of migration policy and as a source of authoritative research, learning opportunities, and new policy ideas."

CIA World Factbook
Basic information on each country, from a U.S. perspective
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
"Original essays on specific minority and ethnic groups in the U.S., with an emphasis on culture (religions, holidays, customs, language) in addition to information on historical background and settlement patterns."

Encyclopedia of Cuban-United States Relations by Thomas M. Leonard Ninety miles from Florida, Cuba has since long before the Castro revolution focuses its attention upon the USA. This encyclopaedia places persons and events in the context of Cuban relations with the USA and vice versa. Topics covered include policies, leaders, and events.

Media, News, Communication section of LANIC
Radio Garden
Stream radio from radio stations around the world, located by location
Radio Station World
Global radio station directory
World Wide Internet Television (WWITV)
Directory of streaming media, especially TV, by country.
Latin America Broadcast Television
From Zona Latina