Information for Authors

Latin American Politics and Society (formerly the Journal of Interamerican
Studies and World Affairs) publishes articles presenting original research in
contemporary Latin American politics, economics, sociology, and U.S.-Latin
American relations. The journal also considers essays addressing political, social,
and economic issues in Latin American studies. Manuscripts must be in English
and must not be under current consideration by any other publication.

Manuscripts may be submitted via email, preferably in Microsoft Word format.
Please include the author’s name, mailing address, phone, fax, and email, on a
separate page; and an abstract of the paper, up to 150 words. All text,
notes, and references should be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12 type. Maximum total length is 50 pages. References should follow the Chicago Manual
author-date citation style. All submissions considered for publication are sent to
outside reviewers and are subject to revision before final acceptance  and editing before publication.

Editorial office: University of Miami, Box 248282, Coral Gables, Florida 33124-2302.
Telephone (305) 284-5554. Fax (305) 284-2796.
E-mail  LAPS.sis@miami.edu

Send books for review and book review correspondence to Dr. Alfred Montero, Book
Review Editor, LAPS, Department of Political Science, Carleton College, One North
College Street, Northfield, MN 55057-4025. E-mail  amontero@carleton.edu