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Michael Ryan is an associate professor in the Department of History at The University of New Mexico.
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His work focuses on Latin American history, particularly the history of Colombia, with an emphasis on political violence, social movements, and state formation. He also explores the history of human rights and the effects of armed conflict on society.
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Ryan has authored the book “The Cart and the Horse: The Political Economy of Revolution in Colombia” and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals on Latin American history and political movements.
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He has received several research grants and fellowships, including from the Social Science Research Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities, supporting his work on conflict and state development in Colombia.
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In addition to his academic work, Ryan is committed to fostering dialogue on the impact of political violence and has worked on projects related to peace and reconciliation in post-conflict societies.
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Ryan received his doctorate in Latin American History from the University of California, Berkeley. He earned his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in History from the University of California, Berkeley.
Areas of Interest
Latin American history, political violence, social movements, state formation, human rights, and post-conflict societies.
Contact
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