Imperialism, neoliberalism and social struggles in Latin America / edited by Richard A. Dello Buono and Jose Bell Lara.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Dello Buono, Richard Alan.

Bell Lara, José.

Series:

Studies in critical social sciences ; v. 7.

Studies in critical social sciences, 1573-4234 ; v. 7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Neoliberalism--Latin America.

Neoliberalism.

Latin America--Economic policy.

Latin America.

Latin America--Social policy.

Latin America--Politics and government--1980-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (397 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This collection of works by prominent Latin Americanists explores the social and political dynamics of this important region in transition to a post-neoliberal era. The first part deals with the intensifying regional crisis created by neoliberal policies, showing how regime stability has been broadly undermined, with specific attention given to the cases of Panama and Argentina. In the second part, a sympathetic yet critical evaluation is offered on the diverse development strategies that have been pursued by four leftist governments in power, namely, Cuba, Brazil, Venezuela and Uruguay. In the final section, various aspects of the constraints facing the region are discussed and consideration is extended to some of the emerging social movements that seek to radically transform Latin America.

Contents:

1. Neoliberalism in crisis

2. Leftist paths to development

3. Contradictions of domination and resistance.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [365]-375) and index.

ISBN:

1-281-40050-5

9786611400507

90-474-1088-2

OCLC:

568193862

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004153653.i-383 DOI