Crime, Violence, and Justice in Latin America

"This excellent book offers a timely and insightful discussion of contemporary conditions in the realm of public security in Latin America. The collection of well-thought, multidisciplinary essays, based on solid field work, provides readers with an encompassing account of topics including new forms of urban and rural violence, security governance, and the rule of law. The book's transnational approach represents an innovation in public security studies, which broadens our perspective on existing debates. A must read for scholars and policymakers grappling with one of the most pressing challenges confronting Latin American societies."

Andreas E. Feldmann, University of Illinois Chicago

"Crime, Violence and Justice in Latin America brings together an interdisciplinary team of scholars who offer profound insights into the logic of violence across some of the most insecure contexts throughout Latin America. From distinct and renewed points of view, each author carefully disaggregates the intricate interactions between the different actors that comprise the state, the criminal underworld, and the citizenry. The book is particularly unique in its analysis of the policy approaches that Latin Americans have experimented with to address crime. Academics and policymakers alike will benefit from the novel analytical frameworks the volume offers to unpack the complex phenomena surrounding criminal activity, as well as the rich information this volume offers in each chapter."

Sandra Ley, Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE)