"[A] welcome contribution." — Leonardo Avritzer, Latin American Politics and Society
"[T]he text brings our attention back to the essence of historical analysis and the power of the historian's trade as a tool for shaping the future." — Mark D. Szuchman, Canadian Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Studies,
"A fruitful combination of advocacy, critique, and demonstration distinguishes this collection from recent iterations of scholarly debate which have privileged ideological disputes over careful scrutiny of the 'new historiography' itself. While the ultimate success of recent tendencies will surely remain in dispute, one source of their inspiration-the teaching and example of Viotti da Costa-remains forever documented in this fine collection." — Elizabeth Quay Hutchison, American Historical Review
"Each of these essays is well-written, well researched and engages with specific historiographical problems." — Dario Euraque, Journal of Latin American Studies,
“Cutting edge in its approaches, vibrant in its debates, and relevant in its concerns to both current historiography and current politics, this book should be required reading for all serious students and scholars of Latin America.” — Peter Winn, author of Americas: The Changing Face of Latin America and the Caribbean
“The magnificence of this volume lies in Viotti da Costa’s plea for political engagement and intellectual integrity, as well as in the superb scholarship that rises to her challenge. This book will inspire a new generation of scholars and teachers of Latin American history to reengage their work and lives in the new politics and political issues bubbling up around the edges of the neoliberal order of global capitalism.” — Brooke Larson, author of Cochabamba, 1550–1900: Colonialism and Agrarian Transformation in Bolivia