Publications dealing with Latin America have become so numerous that the editors of the Handbook of Latin American Studies have decided that two volumes are necessary to record their titles for each biennium. Number 27 covers the period 1962-1963 in the main and includes the following disciplines: anthropology, economics, education, geography, government and international relations, law, and sociology. Number 28, which was published in early 1967, is devoted to, the humanities: art, history, Latin American language, literature, music, and philosophy.
Number 27 of the Handbook devotes far more space to anthropology—a total of 148 pages—than to any other subject that it embraces. Economics occupies 84 pages, government and international relations 56, geography 47, education 37, law 23, and sociology 20. Adequate attention is also accorded bibliography and general works, and a brief special article deals with Latin American studies in Japan.
This is clearly a worthy task performed in a praiseworthy manner. The editors deserve the gratitude of all who are interested in this important region. As the growing size of the Handbook indicates, Latin American scholars are expanding their studies and perfecting their output. Although history is not included in this volume, historians will find it useful, for the historical approach is constantly evident in the titles, and a few of the items might almost be described as pure history. Historians will need to consult Handbook number 27 as well as Handbook number 28. Investigators will find that the introductions to each division are most helpful.
