At each International Congress, the Latin American Studies Association presents the Bryce Wood Book Award to the outstanding book on Latin America in the social sciences and humanities published in English. Eligible books for the 2012 LASA International Congress will be those published between January 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. Although no book may compete more than once, translations may be considered. Anthologies of selections by several authors or re-editions of works published previously normally are not in contention for the award. Books will be judged on the quality of the research, analysis, and writing, and the significance of their contribution to Latin American studies. Books may be nominated by authors, LASA members, or publishers. Persons who nominate books are responsible for confirming the publication date and for forwarding one copy directly to each member of the Award Committee, at the expense of the authors or publishers.
All books nominated must reach each member of the Award Committee by July 15, 2011. By February 1, 2012 the committee will select a winning book. It may also name an honorable mention. The award will be announced at the Award Ceremony of the LASA2012 business meeting, and the awardee will be publicly honored. LASA membership is not a requirement to receive the award.
Members of the 2012 committee are:
John French, Chair
History Department
Carr Building (East Campus)
Duke University
Durham, NC 27708-0719
Joanne Rappaport
4531 46th St NW
Washington, DC 20016
Mauricio Font
80 Park Ave, 12D
New York, NY 10016
Santa Arias
University of Kansas
Department of Spanish and Portuguese
1445 Jayhawk Blvd
Lawrence, KS 66045-7590
José Antonio Cheibub
3003 Weeping Cherry Dr.
Champaign, IL 61822
Fiona Macaulay
University of Bradford
Dept of Peace Studies, Richmond Road
Bradford BD71DP West Yorkshire
UNITED KINGDOM
Claudio Fuentes
Grajales 1775, Tercer Piso
Santiago
CHILE
Joseph F. Tulchin
109 Coonamessett Circle
E Falmouth, MA 02536
Latin American Studies Association
Attn: Bryce Wood Book Award Nominations
University of Pittsburgh
315 South Bellefield Avenue
416 Bellefield Hall
Pittsburgh PA 15260