Globalization and Development in Latin America (International Studies in Social Science) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 189716002X ISBN 13: 9781897160022

Publisher: de Sitter Publications, 2005

Synopsis

This volume critically examines the effects of globalization and neoliberal development policies on economic, social, and political conditions in contemporary Latin America and the Caribbean. The contributors provide a series of complementary perspectives on some of the most important trends and issues in this important region of the world. In general, they provide multiple view points and extensive evidence of profound transformations in the economic, social, and political systems as well as in the international relations of the societies in the region.

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About the Author

Dr. Richard Harris is Professor Emeritus of Global Studies at California State University, Monterey Bay. He has a Ph.D. in Political Science and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is currently an independent lecturer, researcher, consultant, writer and editor. He is the managing editor of the international Journal of Developing Societies (published by SAGE India) and a coordinating editor of the well known periodical Latin American Perspectives. He is the author and editor of many publications on politics, economics, history and revolutionary change in Africa, Asia and Latin America. He lives on the Big Island of Hawai'i and travels extensively.

Edition details

• Publisher: de Sitter Publications
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 189716002X
• ISBN 13: 9781897160022
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 353
• Editor: Gotts David