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A partir de una exploración de las ideas y las carreras de tres políticos e intelectuales argentinos como Vicente Gregorio Quesada, Roque Sáenz Peña y Manuel Ugarte, el artículo analiza la emergencia de un imaginario cultural, diplomático y legal antiestadounidense en Argentina entre finales del siglo XIX y comienzos del siglo XX, en el contexto de emergencia del panamericanismo y de los Estados Unidos como un poder hegemónico en América. El propósito del artículo es reexaminar los orígenes ideológicos del antiimperialismo latinoamericano, revisando el supuesto según el cual el imaginario antiestadounidense en Argentina estuvo dominado por una crítica culturalista e idealista de los Estados Unidos y ante todo enfatizando la importancia que tuvo en la formación de dicho imaginario el discurso del derecho internacional y la historia diplomática propuestos por la elite intelectual y política patricia. Asimismo, se explora la influencia que tuvo este discurso legal que se deriva de los escritos y la práctica diplomática de la elite patricia en la formación del antiimperialismo latinoamericano moderno que se conformó de manera sólida hacia comienzos del siglo XX, particularmente luego del proceso de la Reforma Universitaria en América Latina y que tuvo a Manuel Ugarte como una de sus figuras más emblemáticas. ; On the basis of an exploration of the ideas and careers of three Argentine politicians and intellectuals, such as Gregorio Vicente Quesada, Roque Sáenz Peña and Manuel Ugarte, the article analyzes the emergence of an cultural diplomatic and legal anti-U.S. imaginary in Argentina by the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century, in the context of the rise of Pan-Americanism and the United States as a hegemonic power in the Americas. The purpose of the paper is to re-examine the ideological origins of Latin American anti-imperialism, revising the assumption according to which the latter was dominated by a cultural and idealistic critique of the United States, and above all emphasizing the importance that the specific discourse of international law and diplomatic history as proposed by the intellectual and political patrician elite had in the formation of such ideology. It also explores the influence of this legal discourse derived from the writings and diplomatic practice of the patrician elite in the formation of Latin American modern anti-imperialism, which was solidly established by the early twentieth century, particularly after the University Reform in Latin America and had in Manuel Ugarte one of its most emblematic figures.

Pro‐life "crisis pregnancy centers" are an increasingly important venue for theAmerican abortion conflict, yet scholars know little about them. The increasing concentration of abortion among the poor also potentially heightens their relevance since they aim to reduce abortion through offers of practical support. This article describes this branch of the pro‐life movement, focusing on its approach to poverty and the political factors that may shape it. My national, mixed‐method study of pro‐life pregnancy centers finds that they devote substantial attention to poverty, frequently collaborate with social welfare agencies, and claim that a compassionate, "woman‐centered" approach differentiates them from other pro‐life groups. Despite this, there is little evidence that the development of such centers is related to conflict in the pro‐life movement over poverty.Related ArticlesCarmines,Edward G.,Jessica C.Gerrity, andMichael W.Wagner.2010. "."Politics & Policy38():1135‐1158.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2010.00272.x/abstractGainous,Jason,Stephen C.Craig, andMichael D.Martinez.2008. "."Politics & Policy36():972‐1004.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2008.00147.x/abstractMedoff,Marshall H.2010. "."Politics & Policy38():193‐221.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2010.00235.x/abstractRelated MediaGibbs,Nancy.2007. "." . February 15.http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1590444,00.htmlFilm Clip.2012. "." February 18.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG412TvBTMo

The narratives are a means of sharing each other's experiences, linking people in time and event over the generations. As such are the narratives of African Americans who have the stories of slavery and freedom that helped them to form their identity as Americans. Thus, the present paper attempts to shed light on the definitions of identity politics and how African Americans come across the experience of slavery, reconstruct their shared history and ultimately attain their identity in the mainstream American life.Journal of Political Science. Vol. 17, 2017, Page: 52-62

Over the past two decades the use of referenda has spread throughout Latin America, and 39 referenda have taken place since 1990. For some observers, referenda can improve accountability, promote participation, and reduce corruption. For others, given the strong tradition of Latin American presidentialism, referenda can be manipulated by populist presidents attempting to bypass unpopular representative institutions such as congresses or to bolster their popularity. This article provides a more nuanced view of referenda, arguing that presidents cannot always manipulate referenda to increase their power. The effect of referenda on executive power varies depending on the scope of the referenda, that is, whether they aim at institutional change or, alternatively, at policy change. Moreover, the agenda-setting process and the role of political parties in referenda campaigns also mediate the effect of referenda on executive power. Although referenda do not necessarily enhance executive power, the risks of presidential manipulation are strong, and thus referenda should be carried out taking sufficient precautions. [Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Inc., copyright holder.]

Environmental issues have very obviously come to occupy a prominent place on the political agenda, both domestically and internationally. This process has been driven by grass-roots concern for the future consequences of environmental degradation, assisted in many cases by the adoption of the green movement and of green issues as a platform for protest on a broader range of social and political issues. National governments have increasingly taken up the cause of environmental protection, either out of genuine conviction or out of fear of the electoral consequences of not doing so. Internationally the emergence of green issues has been further encouraged by broader shifts in the international system and the declining salience of old issues, above all the changing nature of East/West rivalry.

During the twentieth century the population of Latin America has undergone three momentous shifts. One of these affected mortality, and the other two involved marital and general fertility. Different countries, however, experienced these shifts at different times and with different intensities. As a consequence, the patterns of population growth are very diverse and difficult to classify. In this article an attempt is made to construct a typology of population trends in Latin America by identifying similarities and differences in the levels, patterns, and changes of fertility and mortality. The typology is used to review the most important macro and micro determinants of the observed population trends.

Out in the Periphery explores how Latin America, a region known for its Catholic heritage and machismo culture, came to embrace gay rights. At the heart of this analysis is the activism of Latin America's gay rights organizations, a long-neglected social movement even by students of Latin American social movements.