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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPassionate yet scholarly, thorough yet succinct, this book by two deeply committed experts is the best guide one is likely to find to the current scene in fast-changing Latin America. -- Susan George, Transnational Institute
At a time of increasing criticism of neoliberal globalization that has devastated societies around the world, this book provides a powerful critique of neoliberalism and its impact on Latin America and succeeds superbly in addressing the problems of neoliberal capitalist policies that have failed in a big way. Offering an alternative path out of the current crisis in Latin America, the book shows us the way forward for its future social transformation through mass mobilization and struggle. A must-read for anyone interested in understanding the problems and prospects of the region at this critical juncture in history. -- Berch Berberoglu, University of Nevada, Reno
An insightful, wide-ranging and extremely well argued analysis of the scourge of neoliberalism and its tragic impact on Latin America. Just as important, however, is a prescription—based upon successful regional models—to avoid its reappearance. A profound study on the ills that have traditionally plagued Latin America and inhibited any meaningful form of development. Essential reading for all interested in contemporary Latin America, and its future. -- John M. Kirk
Ximena de la Barra and Richard Dello Buono have made a fine contribution to the most important question of our time: what are the alternative social models for a generation that has witnessed both the fall of Soviet communism and the demise of neoliberalism? -- Thomas Ponniah, Harvard University
Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Neoliberal Crises and the Declining Legitimacy of Representative Democracy Fragilities of Representative Democracy in the Washington Consensus Era The Triple Debt of Neoliberal Globalization Social Movements and Renewed Demands for Social Transformation Social Movements Take the Offensive The Re-emergence of an Emancipatory Agenda Challenging the Existing Legality 21st Century Strategies for Sovereignty and Regional Transformation Challenging the Financial Trap Under Neoliberal Globalization Interventionism and the Military Trap Challenging Neoliberal Ideology and Latin America's "One-dimensional Thought" Regional Integration and the Emancipatory Agenda Afterword: What's "Left" After Neoliberalism? List of Authorities References Index
