The Development of Political Science in Uruguay

Abstract

The article examines how political science has consolidated in Uruguay, both in the academic and professional spheres. Given the discipline's late development in comparison to the rest of the world and the major Latin American countries, having begun following the transition to democracy in 1985, the discipline has attained increasing prestige. It is argued that although there are indicators which may be improved, Uruguayan political science includes a cadre of well prepared researchers who have been productive both in terms of quality and quantity.