Latin America confronts the challenge of globalization.(Viewpoint essay)

An overview of the integration of Latin America into the world capitalist system is examined to show the extent to which the region has been subjected to exploitation as it tackled globalization. It is then shown that Latin America's gains from globalization constitute a counterpoint to existin...

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Published inMonthly review (New York. 1949) Vol. 66; no. 7; p. 29
Main Authors Amir, Samir, Mage, Shane
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Monthly Review Foundation, Inc 01.12.2014
Subjects
Analysis
Capitalism
Economic integration
Globalization
International aspects
International economic integration
Latin America
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Summary:An overview of the integration of Latin America into the world capitalist system is examined to show the extent to which the region has been subjected to exploitation as it tackled globalization. It is then shown that Latin America's gains from globalization constitute a counterpoint to existing progressive social thought. Implications on national sovereignty are also highlighted.
ISSN:0027-0520