This volume makes a compelling case for centering circuits of experts and expertise in understanding Latin America's Cold War. Born out of a conference at Yale University in 2016, it follows the transnational trajectories of scientific, technological, and environmental experts during Latin America's “long Cold War,” shedding light on this crucial period beyond traditional Cold War narratives as well as contributing to histories of Latin American science, technology, and the environment.
A lucid editors' introduction, an essay by Gilbert Joseph on the sea change in literature on Latin America's Cold War, and a conclusion by Eden Medina and Mark Carey on environment, technology, and science provide a comprehensive vision of the volume's stakes and contributions. The 11 historical chapters are organized into four, roughly chronological sections and cover diverse scientific and technological fields and projects, intersecting to varying degrees with histories of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, and...
