There has been a radical series of transformations in the economic, political, social and cultural life of Latin America. This text offers an holistic approach to understanding these changes, relating them to the wider processes of modernization and globalization.
An international team of authors from a range of disciplines - cultural studies, economic geography, political science, sociology and social geography - contextualize their different disciplinary foci within a broad political economy approach which provides a critical yet balanced analysis of the neoliberal politics pursued by almost all countries in the region over the last two decades. A new political economy is being constructed in Latin America, as national economies become radically restructured and transformed, democracy becomes the institutional norm, and new social arrangements are being created. The contestation and alternatives to this new global modernity are also explored.
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, Universit
Authoritatively 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 Transactions
An 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 Studies
Valuable 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 Stu
Bob 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 Change
This is a very useful textbook which provides a rich introduction to Latin America today.
The European Journal of Development Research
A 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 Development
Ideas 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 indeed for all those searching for information and thoughtful analysis on the present-day realities of Latin American political economy.
Bulletin of Publications on Latin America, the Car
