See also Award History
The Luciano Tomassini Latin American International Relations Book Award is presented at each LASA International Congress to the author(s) of an outstanding book on Latin American foreign policies and international relations published in English, Spanish or Portuguese in any country. Eligible books for the 2013 award must have been published between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. Anthologies of selections by several authors are not eligible. Books will be judged on the originality of the research, the quality of the analysis and writing and the significance of their contribution to the study of Latin America and the Caribbean. Books may be nominated by authors, LASA members, or publishers. A nomination should include a statement justifying the nomination; four copies of the nominated book (one for each member of the award committee); complete mailing address of the nominee, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address. 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 and the LASA Secretariat September 7, 2012. By March 1, 2013, the committee will select a winning book. It may also name an honorable mention. The award will be announced at the LASA2013 Welcoming Reception, and the awardee will be publicly honored. LASA membership is not a requirement to receive the award.
Members of the 2013 committee are:
Leslie Elliott Armijo, Chair
3927 Tempest Drive
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
USA
Michael Shifter
1211 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
USA
Juan Gabriel Tokatlian
Miņones 2159
Buenos Aires 1428
ARGENTINA
Latin American Studies Association
Attn: Luciano Tomassini Book Award
University of Pittsburgh
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416 Bellefield Hall
Pittsburgh PA 15260