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The appearance of "Coffee and Conflict in Colombia, 1886-1910, " had several important consequences for the entire field of Latin American history, as well as for the study of Colombia. Through Bergquist's analysis of this transitional period in terms of what has been called the dependency theory, he has left his mark on all subsequent studies in Latin American affairs, questions of economic development and political alignment cannot be dealt ...

This work on the roots of the endemic violence in Colombian society (starting in the 40s and 60s) not only examines the roles played by the drug mafia, guerillas and class conflict, but also suggests reforms that will offer a fundamental challenge to Colombian society.

This symposium was a dedication to John L Hall, who was recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, (report below). The symposium was a celebration of his striking career in physics and his impressive record of achievements. Papers included in this volume offer brief and personal glimpses of some of his achievements, the research he inspired, and the great friendships he has built.