“Medeiros and Guzmin have assembled a collection of ethnographic case studies focused on real-life challenges. With a wide variety of contemporary examples, the book admirably draws together a diverse selection of scholars, including many who are emergent in their fields. This collection is a much-needed contribution to teaching and understanding Latin American and Caribbean societies.” — JASON ANTROSIO, Department of Anthropology, Hartwick College “This collection is a valuable resource for teaching Latin American and Caribbean studies. It presents a new way of introducing students to the salient issues in the region, through ethnographic studies that use different approaches and methods. The book enables students to evaluate these methods and understand how researchers adapt to the realities in the field.” — ANNABELLE CONROY, School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs, University of Central Florida to the region by providing a series of ethnographic case studies that examine the most pressing issues communities are facing today. These case studies address key topics such as inequities during the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-Black racism, resistance against extractive industries, migration and transnational families, revitalization of Indige- nous languages, art and solidarity in the wake of political violence, resilience in the face of climate change, and recent social movements. Designed for courses in a variety of disciplines, this expansive volume is organized in thematic sections, with introductions that draw important connections between chapters. The first section provides essential background on ethnography, archaeology, and histo- ry, while chapters in the following sections center local perspectives, strategies, and voices. Each chapter ends with reflection and discussion questions, key concepts with definitions, and resources to explore further. Presenting a snapshot of life during the early decades of the twenty-first century, Ethnographic Insights on Latin America and the Caribbean illuminates the structural forces and human agency that are determining the future of the region and the world. E thnographic Insights on Latin America and the Caribbean offers a compelling introduction MELANIE A. MEDEIROS is an associate professor of anthropology at the State University of New York at Geneseo. JENNIFER R. GUZMAN is an associate professor of anthropology at the State University of New York at Geneseo. Cover illustration: Courtesy of Melanie A. Medeiros Cover desi ISBN 978.1-1875.515046 | ITM l d UNIVERSITY OF 951506! TORONTO PRESS uToRONTO! om NM