South of the Crisis
by Juan E. Corradi
The book offers an unorthodox account of why and how global capitalism has entered a phase of unsustainable crises of accumulation and legitimacy, and examines the different exit strategies open to Latin American countries.
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English
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Publisher Description
The book examines why and how global capitalism has entered a phase of unsustainable crises of accumulation and legitimacy, and looks at various solutions to such crises, from mild reform to radical overhaul.The book then examines the various scenarios from a Latin American perspective, arguing that different countries follow diverse paths in adapting to the crisis - with significantly different outcomes. Their common challenge is how to achieve economic growth with social inclusion.
Author Biography
Juan E. Corradi received his PhD in sociology at Brandeis University in 1974. He is currently Professor of Sociology at New York University and Visiting Professor at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Lucca, Italy.
Table of Contents
Dedication; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Impending Storms: Fiscal Intemperance and Moral Dilemmas; Troubles at the center; The Response; A Paucity of Thought and Action; The New World in a Changed World; Other Capitalisms: What Latin Americans Can Learn from Those who Do It Well; Rethinking Latin American Dependency; Latin America in the World of Late Capitalism; A Garden of Forking Paths; The Challenge of Inclusion
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Offers an unorthodox account of why and how global capitalism has entered a phase of unsustainable crises of accumulation and legitimacy, and examines the different exit strategies open to Latin American countries.
Long Description
The book examines why and how global capitalism has entered a phase of unsustainable crises of accumulation and legitimacy, and looks at various solutions to such crises, from mild reform to radical overhaul. The book then examines the various scenarios from a Latin American perspective, arguing that different countries follow diverse paths in adapting to the crisis - with significantly different outcomes. Their common challenge is how to achieve economic growth with social inclusion.
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Offers an unorthodox account of why and how global capitalism has entered a phase of unsustainable crises of accumulation and legitimacy, and examines the different exit strategies open to Latin American countries.
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