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| Material Type: | Internet resource |
|---|---|
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Robert N Gwynne; Cristóbal Kay |
| ISBN: | 0340731915 9780340731918 0340691654 9780340691656 |
| OCLC Number: | 41247780 |
| Description: | xx, 362 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. |
| Contents: | Latin America transformed : changing paradigms, debates and alternatives / Robert N. Gwynne, Cristóbal Kay -- Authoritarianism, democracy and development / Eduardo Silva -- The new political order in Latin America : towards technocratic democracies? / Patricio Silva -- Globalization, neoliberalism and economic change in South America and Mexico / Robert N. Gwynne -- Globalization, neoliberalism and economic change in Central America and the Caribbean / Thomas Klak -- Natural resources, the global economy and sustainability / Warwick E. Murray -- The political economy of sustainable development / Robert N. Gwynne, Eduardo Silva -- Modernity and identity : cultural change in Latin America / Jorge Larraín -- Civil society, social difference and politics : issues of identity and representation / Sarah A. Radcliffe -- Population, migration, employment and gender / Sylvia Chant -- Rural development : from agrarian reform to neoliberalism and beyond / Cristóbal Kay -- Cities, capitalism and neoliberal regimes / Colin Clarke, David Howard. |
| Responsibility: | edited by Robert N. Gwynne and Cristóbal Kay. |
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An impressive and timely analysis of current trends in Latin American development. The coverage of the countries of the region is excellent, as is that of their economic, political, and social trends...The range of issues raised and quality of their documentation make this an excellent text for teaching and for research.Bryan R Roberts, Professor of Sociology, UniversitAuthoritatively written by leading scholars in their respective fields. The material is up-to-date, the geographical coverage excellent, the prose is clear and the arguments candid.Area and TransactionsAn impressive, timely and lively volume, which is especially valuable for teaching purposes and provides a wealth of data and detail for researchers.Journal of Latin American StudiesValuable not only for those looking for an informed and up-to-date introduction to the region but also for helping trace new avenues for research and interpretation of contemporary Latin America.European Review of Latin America and Caribbean StuBob Gwynne and Cristobal Kay have marshaled an impressive group of regional experts to provide their multi-disciplinary critique of Latin America's recent re-structuring. The quality of contributions is high, the organization of the collection logical and thoughtful, and the structural perspectives offered are convincing and powerful. I recommend it to other Latin American social scientists and social theorists.Growth and ChangeThis is a very useful textbook which provides a rich introduction to Latin America today.The European Journal of Development ResearchA useful book for students and researchers beginning to study Latin America. The approach of analysing the subject from several angles is an important contribution, and this aim is successfully achieved.Journal of International DevelopmentIdeas are clearly explained and arguments are consistent, and the presentation of relevant data and insertion of apt case studies make it excellent introductory material at student level, and ind Read more...
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