Globalization, Urbanization, and the State - Selected Studies on Contemporary Latin America

Globalization, Urbanization, and the State: Selected Studies on Contemporary Latin America examines how the political economy of Latin American states is affected by larger global processes as well as smaller, urban ones. In particular, in a climate of increasing economic globalization and much growth in the urban informal sector it explores the possibilities for promoting both economic growth and social development.

About the author

Satya R. Pattnayak is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Villanova University.

Summary

This study examines how the political economy of the Latin American states is affected by the larger global processes as well as smaller, urban ones. It argues that the global and national urban processes have implications for an understanding of the developmental state in Latin America.

Product details

• Authors: Satya R Pattnayak, Satya R. Pattnayak, Pattnayak Satya R.
• Assisted by: Satya R. Pattnayak (Editor)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.08.1996
• EAN: 9780761803522
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-0352-2
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; South America, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Economy, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, Political Economy, Development economics & emerging economies, Development economics and emerging economies, Central America, Mexico and Central America