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  • ISSN: 0022-216X (Print), 1469-767X (Online)
  • Editors: Dr Néstor Castañeda University College London, UK, Dr Kate Maclean University College London, UK, Dr Thomas Rath University College London, UK, and Dr Lia de Mattos Rocha Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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The Journal of Latin American Studies (JLAS) presents recent research in the field of Latin American studies in history, politics and international relations, geography, public policy, sociology, social anthropology, and cognate subjects such as economics. Regular features include current research, short thematic commentaries on key issues, and an extensive section of book reviews.
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