Geographic thougth in Latin America: A retrospective and general balance

In this paper we report results of a thorough contemporary historiographic revision of published geographic research and geography research departments and centers in Latin America. The main focus was on the recognition of transnational subjects and global processes and patterns. We argue that this...

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Published in:Investigaciones geográficas : boletín del Instituto de Geografía 2016-08 (90)
Main Authors: Pedro Sergio Urquijo Torres, Gerardo Bocco Verdinelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
América Latina
historiografía
pensamiento geográfico
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Summary:In this paper we report results of a thorough contemporary historiographic revision of published geographic research and geography research departments and centers in Latin America. The main focus was on the recognition of transnational subjects and global processes and patterns. We argue that this type of retrospective analyses allows the understanding of the what and the what for of Latin America (LAG) Geography. First we describe the current situation of LAG as a social science. Second, we explain the nature of LA social processes that, in the 90s, triggered geographic change and subsequent theoretical reflection on this change in LAG and in other related social sciences. To this end, we describe how the major traditions in geographic research have influenced LAG thinking. To conclude, we suggest the major achievements that we think characterize the current situation of LAG.
ISSN:0188-4611
2448-7279
DOI:10.14350/rig.47348