Latin American Perspectives is a multidisciiplinary journal that features analysis of Latin American politics, economics, culture and social movements from a variety of critical perspectives. Our on-site exhibit is at Booth 100.
Welcome to the LAP Virtual Exhibit
and to our on-site exhibit at Booth 100
Latin American Perspectives is a multidisciplinary journal that publishes six issues per year featuring critical analysis of Latin American politics, economics, culture and social movements from a variety of critical approaches, including Marxism.
Celebrating 50 Years of Critical Scholarship
Full sets of LAP from 1974-2025 are available for purchase. Contact lap@ucr.edu.
Rated the leading journal in Latin American Studies by Google Scholar Metrics
Managing Editor: Ronald H. Chilcote
2022 LASA Kalman Silvert lifetime achievement awardee for distinguished contributions to the field.
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LAP Editors and Friends Meeting
Monday, May 26, 12-1:30 pm - Sierra B and Virtual
Meet LAP Authors and Editors
The Agrarian Question as Ecological Question LAP Jan. 2024 with issue editor Andrew Smolski Sat., 5/24 1-1:30 - Nob Hill D and Virtual
Indigenous Autonomies: Confronting Contemporary Capitalism LAP July & Sept. 2024 with issue editor Richard Stahler-Shalk Sat., 5/24 1:45-2:15 - Nob Hill D and Virtual
Journal Editors Roundtable - How to Get Your Manuscript Published with LAP Associate Managing Editor Rosalind Bresnahan Sun., 5/25 8:30-10 - Salon 2 and Virtual
For all issues 1974-Present - Click here
For podcasts with LAP issue editors and authors - Click here
Scroll down for LAP issues and books
 | Latin America's Pink Tide
Breakthroughs and Shortcomings
Author(s): Steve Ellner, Ed.
Language: English
Edition: 2019
Book Webpage: Click here |
 | Memory, Truth, and Justice in Contemporary Latin America
Author(s): Roberta Villalon, Ed.
Language: English
Edition: 2017
Book Webpage: Click here |
 | Rethinking Latin American Social Movements
Radical Action from Below
Author(s): Richard Stahler-Sholk, Harry E. Vanden, and Marc Becker, Eds.
Language: English
Edition: 2014
Book Webpage: Click here |
 | Contemporary Latin American Revolutions
Author(s): Marc Becker
Language: English
Edition: Second Edition, 2022
Book Webpage: Click here |
 | Urban Latin America
nequalities and Neoliberal Reforms
Author(s): Tom Angotti, Ed.
Language: English
Edition: 2011
Book Webpage: Click here |
 | Pachakutik: Indigenous Movements and Electoral Politics in Ecuador,
Author(s): Marc Becker
Language: English
Edition: Updated 2012
Book Webpage: Click here |