Rebecca Root

Rebecca Root is a Professor of Political Science and International Studies at the School of Humanities and Global Studies (HGS), Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she has been teaching since 2009. She is based in office A-213 and can be reached at rroot@ramapo.edu.

Her research focuses on Latin American politics, human rights, transitional justice, civil-military relations, and democratization. She has published extensively in these areas, including a second edition of Human Rights in Latin America (2022) and Transitional Justice in Peru (2011). Her scholarly work also includes analyses of indigenous rights, human rights trials, and political developments in Latin America.

The trends in her publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary engagement with political science, human rights law, and Latin American studies. Her work consistently addresses themes of justice, governance, and political transformation, particularly in post-authoritarian contexts. She frequently explores the intersection of law, memory, and political reform in transitional democracies.

Rebecca Root has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. However, her sustained scholarly output and publication with prestigious academic presses indicate recognition within her field.

She teaches a variety of courses including Intro to International Studies, Contemporary Latin America, Comparative Politics, Human Rights in Latin America, and Conflict Resolution. While no advisees are listed, her academic role suggests engagement with student mentorship and research guidance. There is no mention of specific grants or funding in the provided material.

There is no information available about specific labs or research teams she leads or participates in.