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In the book "How Party Activism Survives: Uruguay's Frente Amplio", the authors analyze the internal structure of the Frente Amplio in Uruguay and its influence on political participation and party reproduction. They highlight the importance of grassroots committees in the stability and survival of the party. The book offers explanatory concepts and theories, as well as comparisons with other political parties in Latin America. Using mixed research methods, the authors conduct a systematic analysis of the party formation process and use online surveys to gather information about party members. This work contributes to the study of research methods in political science and provides insights for future research on the construction and reproduction of political parties in Latin America. [Extracted from the article]

"Radical Roots: Public History and a Tradition of Social Justice Activism" is a compilation of articles edited by Denise D. Meringolo that focuses on different areas of public history, such as oral history, public education, museums, and grassroots movements. The articles explore practices of public history that seek to recognize forgotten minorities, improve the lives of others, and achieve social justice. The book highlights the importance of incorporating the affective dimension in the learning process, confronting dominant discourse in museums, and addressing issues in local communities. It also emphasizes the need to broaden the geographical perspective and reflect on the relationship between academic history and public history. [Extracted from the article]

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The article is a review of two books that analyze the process of democratization and de-democratization in Mexico. The first book examines electoral behavior, the model of economic development, and social mobilization in the country. The second book focuses on the presidential elections since 1970 and examines the process of opening up and democratizing the regime. Both books offer a broad and complex view of Mexico's current political, economic, and social situation. The author highlights the importance of including political actors such as armed insurgency and social movements in the analysis, as well as the role of political parties in democratization. The book examines the presidential elections of 1970, 1976, 1982, 1988, 1994, 2006, and 2018, and argues that democratization in Mexico has been achieved through intense mobilizations and political tensions. The author concludes by highlighting the importance of the development of party identities and the influence of private actors in politics. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Republics of the New World: the Latin American political experiment of the 19th century" by Hilda Sábato analyzes the regime of government and its associated spaces in the early republics of Latin America between 1810 and 1860. The author argues that these regimes must be understood within the global context of the region and cannot be explained by institutionalist or Marxist determinisms. The text examines in detail elections, militia organizations, and public opinion as spaces of power in these republics. It also highlights the importance of militias in popular mobilization and political representation, as well as the role of public opinion and the written press in the construction of political meaning in the 19th century. However, the absence of Brazil in the analysis is noted, and the intensification of internal disputes in Latin American republics is emphasized. [Extracted from the article]

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El artículo provee una revista del libro "Transitional Justice from Below. Grassroots Activism and the Struggle for Change," editado por Kieran McEvoy y Lorna McGregor.

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The article reviews the book "Indigenous Movements and Their Critics: Pan-Maya Activism in Guatemala," by Kay B. Warren.

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The text is a review of the book "Anthropology of Activism and the Art of Memory" written by Stefano Varese, an Italo-Peruvian anthropologist. The book recounts the author's personal and academic experiences, who has studied the indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Amazon and Latin America. The text highlights the importance of personal experiences in shaping actions throughout life and emphasizes the author's academic training through research and fieldwork. The book is considered a hallmark of anthropological activity in Latin America and a history lesson. The text analyzes the life and work of anthropologist Luigi Varese, who achieved a deep understanding of Amazonian cultures and their resistance to Spanish and Peruvian occupation. The author highlights the importance of the experiences of Native American and Oaxacan peoples in Varese's work. His foray into politics during a military regime is also mentioned, where he was able to infiltrate ideas and social and cultural practices for the benefit of indigenous communities. The text emphasizes the importance of Varese's activism and his denunciation of indigenous ethnocide and the exploitation they face. Additionally, it highlights the need to rethink how we perceive others and generate more meaningful narratives. The text provides a list of bibliographic references that include sociological studies, books on culture and truth, anthropology of activism and the art of memory, and a book on indigenism. A book on politics and science is also mentioned. [Extracted from the article]

A review is presented of the book "Rebelión en las aulas. Movilización y protesta estudiantil en la España contemporána (1865-2008)" by Eduardo González Calleja.

The article reviews the book "La academia de San Carlos en el movimiento estudiantil de 1968" by Daniel Luna Cárdenas and Paulina Martínez Figueroa.

The article "Why do some people dedicate themselves to politics and others don't?" analyzes the factors that influence the choice of a political career. It highlights the importance of the institutional environment, socioeconomic characteristics, and the role of the family in political vocation. It also mentions the impact of international experience and university education on political activism. The author identifies the "cursus honorum" as an upward political trajectory based on experience and personal connections. Additionally, it emphasizes the influence of scenarios of political instability in shaping successful political vocations. The article also mentions the definition of a "politician" and acknowledges the existence of parapolitical individuals in positions of authority. In summary, the article explores the reasons and factors that lead some people to dedicate themselves to politics and offers a comparative analysis of political trajectories in Latin America. It also addresses the importance of decentralization and territorial representation in politics, as well as other institutional elements and individual factors that influence political participation. Furthermore, it proposes cooperation between disciplines for a better understanding of politics. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Queer Feminism is for Everyone" by Gracia Trujillo is a brave work that explores the relationship between the queer movement and feminism. Drawing on the work of bell hooks and other feminist authors, the book examines queer feminism and its connection to traditional feminist theory and practice. It also addresses the resistance to the term "queer" in Spanish activism and highlights the importance of queer feminism in the fight against oppressions. The book seeks to foster dialogue and rebuild feminist networks. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the book "Rebelión en las aulas. Movilización y protesta estudiantil en la España contemporánea, 1865-2008" by Eduardo González Calleja.

The article reviews the book "Rebelión en las aulas. Movilización y protesta estudiantil en la España contemporánea, 1865-2008" by Eduardo González Calleja.

The text is a critical review of the book "Interseccionalidad. Giro decolonial y comunitario" by Mara Viveros Vigoya. The review highlights the importance of this book in contemporary studies of Latin American realities, where urgent violations are addressed and efforts are made to transform situations of injustice. It is mentioned that the author uses the concept of "interseccionalidad" to refer to the multiple violences of class, race, and gender, and seeks to eliminate them simultaneously. The review also analyzes intersectionality as an analytical category and documents the levels of analysis and criticisms that have been made of this concept. Additionally, it emphasizes that intersectionality has been redefined, reinvented, and repoliticized outside of universities, in the activism of social movements and in community and decolonial practice. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Psychoanalysis. From foundational lapses to 21st century feminisms" by Ana María Fernández is a compilation of articles that address topics such as gender, class, and psychoanalytic debates. The author criticizes the patriarchal logics that are invisibilized in psychoanalytic thinking and warns about the risks of naturalizing heteronormativity. The book is organized into seven sections that group texts produced from the seventies to the present day, and seeks to reconstruct the tensions between psychoanalysis, gender studies, and biopolitics. It is a relevant work for those interested in these discourses from activism and theoretical discomfort. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the book "1968. Largo camino a la democracia" by Gilberto Guevara Niebla.

The article reviews the book "Los 68. París-Praga-México" by Carlos Fuentes.

The book "Democratic Setbacks in Asia" explores different aspects of the situation in South, East, and Southeast Asia that present common trends in the region. The book is divided into nine chapters and addresses specific cases in the Asian region, such as the debate on democracy, civil-military relations, the role of Buddhism in politics, and transnational activism. It also analyzes the management of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the political situation in Myanmar, the evolution of Cambodia's regime towards competitive authoritarianism, the case of Indonesia, and Taiwanese identity. The objective of the book is to provide a better understanding of democratic setbacks in Asia and their global relevance. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Gender and Human Rights in Contemporary La Pampa" by Mónica Adriana Morales seeks to answer questions about the role of women in the processes of democratization and activation of the popular field, as well as their contribution to the human rights movement in La Pampa. The book uses feminist methodologies to recover the voices of women from La Pampa and analyzes gender relations within the human rights movement. It also examines the experience of two women with extensive political activism in the movement. The book addresses topics such as state terrorism, memory, crimes against humanity, and the legal invisibility of sexual crimes. [Extracted from the article]

The article is a review of the book "When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir" written by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele. The book recounts Patrisse's personal experiences, from her childhood in a neighborhood in Los Angeles to the founding of the Black Lives Matter movement. The authors explore themes such as racism, discrimination, and political activism. The book offers a harsh and realistic view of contemporary United States, highlighting the social and economic inequality that persists despite advances in civil rights. It also highlights the struggle and achievements of social movements, including the Black Lives Matter movement, which seeks equality and social change. Additionally, the importance of the beauty and dignity of black people as a form of cultural resistance is mentioned. While the system of values and institutions that perpetuate violence against the black population is criticized, the agency and importance of community in the pursuit of a more just and equal social change are emphasized. [Extracted from the article]

The article is a review of the book "Incomplete Memories. Some of My Feminist Activisms" by Marta Lamas. The author expresses disagreement with some of Lamas' statements about harassment and compliments, but recognizes her importance as an activist and her contribution to the feminist movement in Mexico. The book compiles texts published between 2014 and 2020 and addresses historical and current topics of feminism in Mexico. Although the author considers the analysis of recent feminist mobilizations to be limited, they highlight the relevance of the book for understanding the history of the feminist movement in the country. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Challenges for the construction of the plurinational State in Latin America" analyzes the theme of sociocultural plurality in Latin America and its impact on legal and constitutional reforms of the states. The relationship between the political activism of peoples promoting self-determination and international organizations is discussed, as well as the difference between the multicultural nation-state and the multicultural State. The topic of colonialism is also addressed, and the idea of interculturality is proposed as a change in relationships and a dialogue of equals in the respect for cultural differences. The article raises questions about the plurinational State project and the principles that contribute to the emancipation of peoples. Examples of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Venezuela are mentioned as countries that have made progress in redefining institutions towards the plurinational State. The article also addresses the issue of collective land and territory rights of indigenous peoples, highlighting the importance of distinguishing them from political rights. The article concludes by reflecting on the need to discern which modalities of social construction lay the foundations for good living. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Beatriz Allende: A Revolutionary Life in Cold War Latin America" written by Tanya Harmer tells the story of Beatriz Allende Bussi, daughter of former Chilean president Salvador Allende, and her involvement in the revolution in Chile during the 1960s. The author uses written and oral testimonies, photographs, letters, and documents to reconstruct Beatriz's life and explore the political and cultural experiences of a generation. The book also addresses the challenges of being a revolutionary woman in a male-dominated world, analyzing the generational conflict within left-wing political groups and the female experience in activism. It highlights the case of Beatriz Allende, who questioned the policies of traditional communist and socialist parties and faced an internal debate between her father's political trajectory and her own militant vision. The text also reflects on the need to break male stereotypes in the history of revolutions. [Extracted from the article]

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The text is a review of the book "The Uses of Anthropology: Critical, Political, Personal" by Dell Hymes, published in 2019. The author addresses different problems within the anthropological discipline, including contemporary debates on the importance of anthropologists' activism, power relations, and anthropological writing. The author also criticizes the bureaucratization of the discipline and defends anthropology as a core discipline. The author aligns with a critical current within "modern" anthropology and defends the importance of ethnography in understanding cultural differences. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the work of Peruvian artist Demetrio Peralta, who was persecuted and imprisoned for his communist activism. After his release, he moved to Arequipa and then to Lima, where he developed his artistic abilities until his death in 1971. The author of the book "The Art of Demetrio Peralta: Avant-garde and Modernity" seeks to expand the understanding of his work, which has gone unnoticed by both the academic community and the people of Puno. Peralta was part of the cultural movement of the Orcokpata group and published his paintings and illustrations in magazines such as "Máuta". His work is characterized by its focus on social denunciation. The article highlights Peralta's extensive participation, as he published his woodcuts in Sierra and Tempestad, and mentions the importance of his tiles. It is also mentioned that his work was rescued from oblivion by the researcher. In summary, the article offers a comprehensive investigation into the work of Demetrio Peralta and his importance in the cultural context of the time. [Extracted from the article]

The book "The Memory of the Future: Chile 2019-2022" by Pierre Dardot analyzes the social uprising in Chile and its relationship with neoliberalism. The author examines the actors and causes of the uprising, as well as the Mapuche movement, the feminist movement, and the student movement as opposition vectors to neoliberalism. The book highlights the importance of these social movements in the uprising against neoliberalism and the precariousness of life in Chile. Additionally, the constituent issue is addressed and reflected upon whether the process in Chile can be considered constituent. The composition of the Constitutional Convention is positively valued in terms of gender, presence of indigenous peoples, and labor diversity, but the process is criticized for being based on consensus and technocracy instead of collective deliberation. The author concludes that it is necessary to aspire for more and not fall into futility. [Extracted from the article]

The article "The Complexity of Social Movements" highlights the importance of social movements in Latin America and Mexico, as well as the criticism of classical theories. It emphasizes the struggle for democracy and the questioning of the neoliberal model by these movements. Additionally, it mentions the publication of a collective book that analyzes the challenges of Mexican, Latin American, and European societies in the 21st century. It also discusses the relationship between social movements and the State, civil society, and other relevant actors. The text talks about social movements in Latin America and their resistance to neoliberalism. It highlights that these movements have emerged in rural areas and marginalized urban sectors, and have a variety of objectives. Examples of movements in different countries are mentioned, such as the Mapuche indigenous movement in Chile, the Landless Rural Workers' Movement in Brazil, and the student movement in Mexico. These movements defend the environment, human rights, and social justice, and seek to build a different democracy and world. The text also discusses socio-environmental movements in Mexico, which oppose destruction and dispossession, and defend territory and life. The text presents three chapters that address different aspects of social movements. The first chapter highlights that social movements are agents that construct alternative forms of education, based on the roots and traditional knowledge of communities. The second chapter analyzes social movements in Greece and Spain in the context of the European crisis. The third chapter reflects on contemporary social movements, highlighting their diversity and the participation of young people and women. The text emphasizes the inclusion of young people in social movements and the important role of women in these movements. Several social movements in Mexico are also mentioned, such as Zapatismo, the Popular Assembly of the Peoples of Oaxaca, the Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity, #YoSoy132, and the Ayotzinapa movement. The article discusses self-government and autonomy in communities, where decisions are made through assemblies and solutions to conflicts are proposed. The book offers a theoretical and methodological discussion of social movements and analyzes various specific struggles in the context of neoliberal capitalism. It also raises the need to build new and autonomous worlds. [Extracted from the article]