In the Vortex of Violence: Lynching, Extralegal Justice, and the State in Post-Revolutionary Mexico (04.08.21) | Latin American Studies

In the Vortex of Violence: Lynching, Extralegal Justice, and the State in Post-Revolutionary Mexico (04.08.21)

Join us for a virtual discussion of In the Vortex of Violence: Lynching, Extralegal Justice, and the State in Post-Revolutionary Mexico (University of California Press, 2020) by Gema Kloppe-Santamaría, Assistant Professor of Latin American History at Loyola University Chicago. Moderated by Ana Villarreal, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Boston University.

From the University of California Press website:

In the Vortex of Violence examines the uncharted history of lynching in post-revolutionary Mexico. Based on a collection of previously untapped sources, the book examines why lynching became a persistent practice during a period otherwise characterized by political stability and decreasing levels of violence. It explores how state formation processes, as well as religion, perceptions of crime, and mythical beliefs, contributed to shaping people’s understanding of lynching as a legitimate form of justice. Extending the history of lynching beyond the United States, this book offers key insights into the cultural, historical, and political reasons behind the violent phenomenon and its continued practice in Latin America today.

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When: Apr 8, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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