Portugal and Latin American Studies (1980-2000)

Portuguese studies on Latin America have largely focused on Brazil because of their linguistic & cultural ties, & Portugal & Brazil have cooperated closely on research, eg, for the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Americas. Most of the studies by Portuguese scholars on Brazil are in history, particularly the history of the colonial period, 1500-1822; important scholars & works are mentioned. Other areas of research interest are demographics & immigration, social movements, independence movements, & identity. Studies on Spanish-speaking Latin American countries are scarce, due to long historical antagonism between Spain & Portugal, but more studies are expected in the future. 37 References. M. Pflum