Historical Studies in Latin America
Historical Studies in Latin America is a research topic within Demography. Science Explorer counts 21k research works in it since 1950. 5.5% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the struggles for independence, constitutionalism, and cultural identity in the Hispanic world during the 18th and 19th centuries. It delves into the political power dynamics, religious influence, and social movements that shaped the colonial society and led to revolutionary changes.
- Independence
- Hispanic World
- Revolution
- Constitutionalism
- Colonial Society
- Political Power
- Cultural Identity
- Religious Influence
- Social Movements
- Historiography
- Research works
- 21k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 1.1k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 5.5% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +8% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Historical Studies in Latin America research?
By volume, Spain and Mexico publish the most (685 and 576 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Spain 685 works
- 2 Mexico 576 works
- 3 Argentina 276 works
- 4 United States 256 works
- 5 Chile 229 works
- 6 Peru 184 works
- 7 France 137 works
- 8 Colombia 118 works
- 9 Brazil 81 works
- 10 United Kingdom 44 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Historical Studies in Latin America research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México publishes the most Historical Studies in Latin America research, followed by El Colegio de México and Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico 153 works
- 2 El Colegio de MéxicoMexico 75 works
- 3 Universidad Complutense de MadridSpain 64 works
- 4 National University of San MarcosPeru 59 works
- 5 Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerúPeru 46 works
- 6 Universidad de SevillaSpain 46 works
- 7 Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y TécnicasArgentina 39 works
- 8 Universidad de Buenos AiresArgentina 35 works
- 9 Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileChile 33 works
- 10 Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de HidalgoMexico 32 works
Who are the leading researchers in Historical Studies in Latin America?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Historical Studies in Latin America include John Lynch.
- 1 John Lynch United States 3.2k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Historical Studies in Latin America research done?
The largest centres of Historical Studies in Latin America research in 2022–2025 are Mexico City (Mexico), Madrid (Spain), Lima (Peru) and Santiago (Chile). Among places with at least 20 works in it, it is an unusually large share of all research in Tlalpan, Morelia and Caracas.
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 Mexico City Mexico 278 works
- 2 Madrid Spain 220 works
- 3 Lima Peru 143 works
- 4 Santiago Chile 140 works
- 5 Buenos Aires Argentina 125 works
- 6 Tlalpan Mexico 75 works
- 7 Seville Spain 74 works
- 8 Paris France 56 works
- 9 Bogotá Colombia 55 works
- 10 Caracas Venezuela 38 works
Where it is the local speciality
- TlalpanMX · 75.4 works240×
- MoreliaMX · 32.6 works67×
- CaracasVE · 38.3 works61×
Location quotient: how much more of its research is in Historical Studies in Latin America than the world average.
Where is the best place to study Historical Studies in Latin America?
Among universities, judged by research, Universidad de Alcalá, Universidad de Sevilla and Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universidad de AlcaláSpain | 65.1 | 20.7% | 17.0× | 9 | +27.6% |
| 2 | Universidad de SevillaSpain | 62.9 | 10.2% | 31.2× | 46 | +63.2% |
| 3 | Universidad Bernardo O'HigginsChile | 59.5 | 5.2% | 149.5× | 15 | +263.7% |
| 4 | Universidad Autónoma de MadridSpain | 56.8 | 7.4% | 29.5× | 31 | +52.4% |
| 5 | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico | 56.2 | 3.5% | 56.9× | 153 | -6.8% |
| 6 | University of the Basque CountrySpain | 54.8 | 7.4% | 16.4× | 20 | +94.1% |
| 7 | Adolfo Ibáñez UniversityChile | 54.2 | 6.9% | 90.4× | 14 | +92.6% |
| 8 | Universidad Complutense de MadridSpain | 53.6 | 4.1% | 30.7× | 64 | +41.8% |
| 9 | Universitat de BarcelonaSpain | 53.5 | 10.7% | 10.1× | 16 | -14.7% |
| 10 | Universidad Nacional de Educación a DistanciaSpain | 52.8 | 3.2% | 34.6× | 18 | +226.5% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Historical Studies in Latin America research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 8% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2021. The fastest-growing topics are Historical Studies in Latin America.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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