Crime and Punishment in Latin America Law and Society Since Late Colonial Times

"This collection makes clear, through well-researched case studies and specific examples, that the law and legal institutions have had a more important role in maintaining the social order and the regulation of contention in Latin American history than previously revealed. As such, it will have a crucial impact on this and other fields."--Thomas H. Holloway, University of California, DavisSalvatore, Ricardo D. is the author of 'Crime and Punishment in Latin America Law and Society Since Late Colonial Times' with ISBN 9780822327349 and ISBN 0822327341.