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Oxford Bibliographies Online. Latin American Studies
Guide to scholarly literature in the field of Latin American Studies. Subdivided into articles by established scholars covering major categories of research with corresponding bibliographies of recommended resources.
Oxford Research Encyclopedia - Latin American History
Substantive, peer-reviewed, and regularly updated, the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Latin American History combines the speed & flexibility of digital with the rigorous standards of academic publishing.
The Cambridge History of Latin America
Excellent multi-volume set dealing with Latin American history.
Critical Terms in Caribbean and Latin American Thought : Historical and Institutional Trajectories
Contains a good article on the genre of testimonio
Life Writing : A Writers' and Artists' Companion
'Life Writing' is an essential guide to writing biography, autobiography and memoir. It explores the history and forms of life writing.
A Guide to Exhibit Development
Smithsonian Institution guide provides an overview of the exhibit development process and offers tips on how to plan and create an effective exhibit.