Department: Political Science
Areas of expertise:
- Latin America, especially Argentina & Uruguay
- Socioeconomic Policies
- Dynamics of Corruption and Governmental Transparency
- Inter-American Affairs
Blake’s expertise lies in socioeconomic policy and in politics and public administration in Latin America and Europe. Blake has conducted field research in Argentina, Italy, Mexico, Spain and Uruguay. Along with his research, he leads a study-abroad program in Argentina each year.
Charles Blake earned his doctorate from Duke University and his bachelor's from Davidson College.
Media contact: Eric Gorton, gortonej@jmu.edu
In the news
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- Is Brazil's Judiciary Interfering in the Country's Politics? (Latin America Advisor)
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- What's at Stake as Macri Meets Today with Trump? (Latin America Advisor)
- What Does Lula's Conviction Mean for Brazil? (Latin America Advisor)
- Pope Francis, Argentina's President Kirchner have a History of Contentious Battles (NBC Latino)
- Politics in Latin America: 2nd Edition (Cenage Learning)
- Corruption and Democracy in Latin America (University of Pittsburg Press)
- Comparing Public Policy, 2nd Edition (CQ Press)
- What's at Stake in Argentina's Midterm Elections? (Latin America Advisor)
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