Christine Hunefeldt

Christine Hunefeldt is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where she has taught since 1990. She holds a Ph.D. in Ethnology, Americanistics, and History from the University of Bonn, Germany (1982). Her research focuses on Latin American history, with specializations in Andean and Amazonian studies, Indigenous populations, slavery, and women's history. Current research includes the virtual reconstruction of Amazon Basin history and power dynamics in colonial and post-colonial contexts.

Her academic contributions include seminal works like Liberalism in the Bedroom (2000) and Paying the Price of Freedom (1994), which explore family structures, labor systems, and legal frameworks. She has also co-edited volumes on transnational environmental law and comparative women's empowerment. Hunefeldt’s courses span colonial transformations, Andean economic history, and the socio-cultural dimensions of Amazonia.

Her research interests integrate themes of state formation, fiscal policies, and the intersection of environment and law. Though no specific grants or awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained scholarly impact in Latin American studies.