| Description |
Examines the Cold War in Latin America from both North and South, drawing on the new historiography of the period. In addition to geopolitical crises, the course considers the lived experience of debates and conflicts within Latin American countries, over such issues as development and student politics. The course thus on the one hand conceives of the Cold War in its international terms, which allows for an understanding of U.S.-Latin American relations more broadly. On another level, studying the Cold War enables us to access national histories and private stories, particularly the effects of repression on both nations and individuals. |