GFDD to Attend the Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association

Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will attend the 126th Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association (AHA) in Chicago, Illinois, January 5-8, 2012.

The Association is the leading historical organization for historians working in the United States. Founded in 1884, the association provides a platform for the exchange of knowledge and best practices related to research, methodology and teaching. Attracting over 5,000 historians
from all over the United States, the meeting is the largest gathering for professional historians in the United States. The event serves as a vital meeting ground for professionals interested in making a name for themselves within the field.

During the four day meeting, GFDD and FUNGLODE representatives will have the opportunity to attend numerous panel sessions related to diverse topics on Latin American History including: colonialism; class, race and gender; religion;
collective memory; cold war politics; history of the African Diaspora; and the genealogy of regional studies as a discipline within US academia.

Through participation in AHA sessions, the Foundation will gain exposure to dominant trends and topics of debate within the field. The conference will also provide an unprecedented occasion for GFDD representatives to network with distinguished scholars from universities throughout the United States.

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