Collective Creativity and Artistic Agency in Colonial Latin America

“Important and well crafted. Reconsiders the notion of artist and artist’s biography as a technique of art historical research and analysis for the early modern Americas. The impact of this critical reframing should transcend Latin America itself, going beyond the region to reshape the ways in which art historians think about the idea of the … Continue reading Collective Creativity and Artistic Agency in Colonial Latin America

New Paperback Release: Latino Orlando

“A must read for any person interested in understanding and researching the complexities of Latino/a/x migration to the U.S.”—Centro Journal   “Expands our understanding of the Puerto Rican and Latino experience in Greater Orlando, as well as the effects of migration on both incoming and outgoing communities.”—Space and Culture “Delerme has conducted extensive ethnographic fieldwork with Puerto Ricans … Continue reading New Paperback Release: Latino Orlando

100 Roses for the South Florida Garden

“This book is full of research, first-hand knowledge, and a bit of humor. It’s a wonderful guide for the South Florida rose gardener.”—Annee Nelson, Nelson’s Florida Roses  “There has always been a dearth of information on growing roses in semitropical climates. Victor Lazzari’s book goes a long way toward filling that need. South Florida gardeners should … Continue reading 100 Roses for the South Florida Garden

New Paperback Release: The Archaeology of Race and Class at Timbuctoo

“Theoretically informed and methodologically balanced, this research represents the best of community and public archaeology and provides new insights into the lives of free African Americans in the North.”—Richard F. Veit, coauthor of The Archaeology of American Cemeteries and Gravemarkers   “A welcome addition to the emerging literature on the archaeology of African American communities in the North. … Continue reading New Paperback Release: The Archaeology of Race and Class at Timbuctoo

Fisher-Hunter-Gatherer Complexity in North America

“Moves beyond finding complexity in the hunter-gatherer archaeological record, instead exploring the historical processes, contingencies, and environments by which and in which foragers deployed the strategies that constitute complexity. A valuable contribution to the geographically expansive and temporally deep reconsideration under way about what it means to be a hunter-gatherer, and whether the concept retains … Continue reading Fisher-Hunter-Gatherer Complexity in North America

The Biocultural Consequences of Contact in Mexico: Five Centuries of Change

“A significant contribution to discussions of colonialism, reconstructing biosocial relationships, and working toward decolonization for colonized groups. A terrific volume.”—James T. Watson, coeditor of Ancient Southwestern Mortuary Practices   “Provides an array of innovative methods that reveal new facets of the biocultural consequences of colonization in Mesoamerica through the lenses of structural violence, labor, and reproduction across … Continue reading The Biocultural Consequences of Contact in Mexico: Five Centuries of Change

New Paperback Release: Geopolitics, Culture, and the Scientific Imaginary in Latin America

“This multidisciplinary, well-researched work is an excellent contribution to the fields of cultural studies and Latin American studies.”—Choice   “Wonderful and imaginative. . . . An exciting new addition to the literature.”—New Books Network   “The humanities, including language, literature, and history, have increasingly provided valuable insights on the relationships between science, society, and creative work. This book … Continue reading New Paperback Release: Geopolitics, Culture, and the Scientific Imaginary in Latin America

Backpacking Florida

“An excellent book. I’ve been backpacking for 50 years and learned a lot about backpacking the state. Molloy breaks down tips and tricks for having a fun and successful backpacking experience.”—Joe Cuhaj, author of Hiking the Gulf Coast: A Guide to the Area’s Greatest Hiking Adventures   “Backpacking Florida will inspire readers to want to immediately run … Continue reading Backpacking Florida

New Paperback Release: Afro Central Americans in New York City

“An ethnographically rich exploration of the ways in which Garifuna communities and grassroots organizations negotiate the transnational complexities of race, class, gender, ethnicity and nationhood as a multivalent diasporic people.”—Journal of Latin American Studies“Does an impressive job of analyzing Garifuna transnationalism while highlighting the distinctions between dwelling in different places within it. . . . … Continue reading New Paperback Release: Afro Central Americans in New York City