Students of Revolution

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"As a detailed and insightful analysis of student politics during the Somoza period, Rueda's book provides an invaluable resource for scholars attempting to puzzle through the sometimes slippery political character of student politics in Nicaragua. It is a timely and informative work that makes a significant contribution to our understanding of twentieth century political history in Nicaragua and the hemisphere." (Journal of Iberian and Latin American Studies) "Joining a growing body of scholarship on student politics in Latin America during the Cold War, Rueda's book illustrates the profound impact of student activism in a small country which did not see major uprisings in 1968." (New Books in Latin American Studies) "[A] comprehensive book on how Nicaraguan students during the Somoza dictatorships...fought for political legitimacy and then used that authority to shape the society around them...Of extraordinary value are the unusual sources to which professor Rueda had access: oral histories through interviews with young students, advisers, parents, and university administrators; records in university archives; and flyers, publications, and student newspapers and correspondence." (The Americas) "Students of Revolution is an excellent book which takes on the difficult task of tracking student activism over time...Rueda keeps her focus on students while also providing the national context of the Somoza era years. The book will be of interest to a broad range of historians of Latin America's Cold War." (Journal of Social History) "Students of Revolution provides innovative research on the role of student movements in the history of revolution in Latin America during the twentieth century...Rueda's window into the fascinating history of Cold War politics and youth culture in Latin America is of special relevance for those interested in the history of social movements and politics in institutions of higher education." (History of Education Quarterly) "As a detailed and insightful analysis of student politics during the Somoza period, Rueda's book provides an invaluable resource for scholars attempting to puzzle through the sometimes slippery political character of student politics in Nicaragua. It is a timely and informative work that makes a significant contribution to our understanding of twentieth century political history in Nicaragua and the hemisphere." (Journal of Iberian and Latin American Research) "A lively history of the student movement in Nicaragua...[Students of Revolution] makes a useful contribution on the role of students in broad social struggles. Rueda shows that students, working with revolutionary organisations, campesinos, workers and unions, the Christian movement, small businesses, and other sectors, have been a driving force for social change." (Bulletin of Latin American Research)