Member news
Former SECOLAS president publishes his latest book
Congratulations to former SECOLAS president Stephen Morris on the publication of his new book The Corruption Debates: Left vs. Right—and Does It Matter—in the Americas
Media
Historias 81 – Christoph Rosenmüller on Corruption in Colonial Mexico
Dustin chatted with Dr. Christoph Rosenmüller about his book, Corruption and Justice in Colonial Mexico, 1650-1755, winner of this year’s Alfred B. Thomas Book Prize. In addition to diving into colonial Mexican jurisprudence, the two talked about the insights the book offers for the classroom.
Awards
Rosenmüller wins the Thomas Award
Dr. Christoph Rosenmüller has won the 2020 Alfred B. Thomas Book Award for his book Corruption and Justice in Colonial Mexico, 1650–1755. The Alfred B. Thomas Award is awarded annually for the best book on a Latin American subject published by a SECOLAS member in the previous year. Congratulations Christoph.
Media
Historias 54 – Erin Beck on the Guatemalan elections
Dr. Erin Beck, an associate professor of political science at the University of Oregon and an award-winning author, spoke with Steven about the recent general election in Guatemala. How Development Projects Persist: Everyday Negotiations with Guatemalan NGOs (Duke University Press, 2017)
Member news
Steve Morris named Coordinador del Laboratorio de Documentación y Analisis de la Corrupción y Transparencia at UNAM.
Longtime SECOLAS member Steve Morris, who also served on the Executive Committee and as President, has been named the Coordinador del Laboratorio de Documentación y Analisis de la Corrupción y Transparencia at UNAM. Congratulations from your SECOLAS family!