David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies

The David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies was founded in 1994 and is based at Harvard University.[1] It was endowed by David Rockefeller.

It exists to "increase knowledge of the cultures, economies, histories, environment and contemporary affairs of Latin America; to foster cooperation and understanding among the peoples of the Americas; and to contribute to democracy, social progress and sustainable development throughout the hemisphere."[2]

Publications

The center publishes a book series, some of the titles in which are:[3]

  • Bitter Fruit: The Story of the American Coup in Guatemala
  • Titu Cusi: A 16th Century Account of the Conquest
  • Passing Lines: Sexuality and Immigration

References

  1. ↑ "About". Drclas.harvard.edu. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  2. ↑ "David Rockefeller Center". Drclas.harvard.edu. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "Books on Latin America from the David Rockefeller Center - Harvard University Press Blog". Harvardpress.typepad.com. Retrieved 16 September 2018.


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