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Daddy Loves You! (Hardcover)
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This book explores the dynamics of the recent 'progressive cycle'
in Latin American politics, associated with a red and pink tide of
regime change. With this cycle of centre-left regimes oriented
towards an alternative post-neoliberal form of development now
coming to an end, coinciding with the end of a 'primary commodities
boom' (the demand for natural resources exported in primary form on
the world market), the authors seek to explore the dynamics of the
transition from a progressive cycle of regimes oriented towards the
search for a more inclusive form of development towards what
appears to be another swing in the pendulum of electoral politics
towards the far right and a return to neoliberal orthodoxy. Within
the vortex of forces of change pushing towards both the Left and
the Right, Latin America lies at the centre of ongoing heated
theoretical and political debates as to how to bring about a more
inclusive and sustainable form of post-neoliberal and
post-capitalist development. Latin America in the Vortex of Social
Change crucially aims to cut through these debates and explore the
dynamics of the forces of change at work in the current conjuncture
of capitalist development. With reference to a theoretical
framework based on the interaction of three different forms of
capitalism (capitalism as usual, extractive capitalism,
narco-capitalism), the authors proceed to an analysis of the
development and resistance dynamics of the development process that
is unfolding on the Latin American political landscape. The book
will appeal to scholars of political sociology and political theory
with an interest in the political economy of development and Latin
American affairs.
This book helps readers to understand the relationship between
democracy and poverty in Chile. It suggests that a comprehensive
understanding of Chile's history requires a critical reassessment
of the relationship between the export-oriented economic model and
electoral politics. .
We live in a time of dynamic, but generally regressive regime
change-a period in which major political transformations and a
rollback of a half-century of legislation are accelerated under
conditions of a prolonged and deepening economic crisis and a
worldwide offensive against the citizenry and the working class.
Written by two of the world's leading left-wing thinkers,
Imperialism and Capitalism in the Twenty-First Century takes the
form of a number of analytical probes into some of the dynamics of
capitalist development and imperialism in contemporary conditions
of a system in crisis. It is too early to be definitive about the
form that capitalism and imperialism -and socialism-might be or is
taking, as we are in but the early stages of a new developmental
dynamic, the conditions of which are too complex to anticipate or
grasp in thought; they require a closer look and much further study
from a critical development and Marxist perspective. The purpose of
this book is to advance this process and give some form to this
perspective.
This book explores the dynamics of the recent 'progressive cycle'
in Latin American politics, associated with a red and pink tide of
regime change. With this cycle of centre-left regimes oriented
towards an alternative post-neoliberal form of development now
coming to an end, coinciding with the end of a 'primary commodities
boom' (the demand for natural resources exported in primary form on
the world market), the authors seek to explore the dynamics of the
transition from a progressive cycle of regimes oriented towards the
search for a more inclusive form of development towards what
appears to be another swing in the pendulum of electoral politics
towards the far right and a return to neoliberal orthodoxy. Within
the vortex of forces of change pushing towards both the Left and
the Right, Latin America lies at the centre of ongoing heated
theoretical and political debates as to how to bring about a more
inclusive and sustainable form of post-neoliberal and
post-capitalist development. Latin America in the Vortex of Social
Change crucially aims to cut through these debates and explore the
dynamics of the forces of change at work in the current conjuncture
of capitalist development. With reference to a theoretical
framework based on the interaction of three different forms of
capitalism (capitalism as usual, extractive capitalism,
narco-capitalism), the authors proceed to an analysis of the
development and resistance dynamics of the development process that
is unfolding on the Latin American political landscape. The book
will appeal to scholars of political sociology and political theory
with an interest in the political economy of development and Latin
American affairs.
The world is at the crossroads of social change, in the vortex of
forces that are bringing about a different world, a post-neoliberal
state. This groundbreaking book lays out an analysis of the
dynamics and contradictions of capitalism in the twenty-first
century. These dynamics of forces are traced out in developments
across the world - in the Arab Spring of North Africa and the
Middle East, in Cuba and elsewhere in Latin America, in the United
States, and in Asia. The forces released by a system in crisis can
be mobilized in different ways and directions. The focus of the
book is on the strategic responses to the systemic crisis. As the
authors tell it, these dynamics concern three worldviews and
strategic responses. The Davos Consensus focuses on the virtues of
the free market and deregulated capitalism as it represents the
interests of the global ruling class. The post-Washington Consensus
concerns the need to give capital a human face and establish a more
inclusive form of development and global governance. In addition to
these two visions of the future and projects, the authors identify
an emerging radical consensus on the need to move beyond capitalism
as well as neoliberalism.
The Left Strikes Back addresses the neglected topic of popular
resistance to capital globalization and neoliberal polices, and
considers the future of the revolutionary left in this region.
James Petras shows that the current stage of capital globalization
and the weakening of the ability of established popular groups to
defend themselves have gene
The critical issues concerning the development of a substantial and
enduring democracy in Chile are those of strengthening civil
society, democratizing the permanent institutions of the state, and
building an economy geared to effectively satisfy human needs. In
this book, the authors offer a critique of the Chilean transition
and of the Aylwin electoral regime, analyzing the linkage between
political compromises made prior to the civilians' assumption of
power and the choice of socioeconomic policy in the post-electoral
period. They argue that the decisive factor underlying the Chilean
transition is the contrast between the legal-political changes and
socioeconomic and institutional continuities, a contrast that
perpetuates the vast inequalities of wealth and power generated
under Pinochet's sixteen-year-old military dictatorship. They also
challenge the myth of the aEUROoeChilean miracleaEURO-the purported
success of neoliberal policies in promoting sustained growth and
social justice-and therefore in laying the basis for long-term
social harmony and enduring political stability.
Globalization and Change: The Transformation of Global Capitalism
explores the origins, development, and transformation of
globalization from a critical and historical perspective. Berch
Berberoglu brings together eight essays authored by prominent
sociological scientists from across the nation that examine the
dynamics of globalization through an analysis of class relations
and class struggles that define the contemporary global political
economy. By undertaking a careful examination of the contradictions
inherent in capitalist globalization, this book provides a thorough
understanding of the issues behind the global capitalist economy
and the struggle against globalization, while at the same time
offering a viable solution to the growing exploitation of labor
throughout the world. This study on global capitalism, informed by
class analysis, is essential to anyone interested in the political
implications of globalization and the unfolding class struggles.
Globalization and Change: The Transformation of Global Capitalism
explores the origins, development, and transformation of
globalization from a critical and historical perspective. Berch
Berberoglu brings together eight essays authored by prominent
sociological scientists from across the nation that examine the
dynamics of globalization through an analysis of class relations
and class struggles that define the contemporary global political
economy. By undertaking a careful examination of the contradictions
inherent in capitalist globalization, this book provides a thorough
understanding of the issues behind the global capitalist economy
and the struggle against globalization, while at the same time
offering a viable solution to the growing exploitation of labor
throughout the world. This study on global capitalism, informed by
class analysis, is essential to anyone interested in the political
implications of globalization and the unfolding class struggles.
Offering a systematic, critical analysis of the presidency of
Fernando Cardoso, this ambitious case study assesses government
policies within the framework of the 'new economic model' of
globalization and structural adjustment. Petras and Veltmeyer argue
that Cardoso paved the way for what amounted to the takeover of a
large and important part of Brazil's economy by foreign investors.
The authors discuss the neoliberal model of capitalist development,
the privatization of key sectors and enterprises, the human cost of
structural adjustment, and the search for a community-based form of
local development. The crisis in agriculture and the dynamic
responses of the country's rural landless workers precipitated the
rise of Brazil's populist new president, Lula, whom the authors
charge has started down the same path as his predecessor.
We live in a time of dynamic, but generally regressive regime
change-a period in which major political transformations and a
rollback of a half-century of legislation are accelerated under
conditions of a prolonged and deepening economic crisis and a
worldwide offensive against the citizenry and the working class.
Written by two of the world's leading left-wing thinkers,
Imperialism and Capitalism in the Twenty-First Century takes the
form of a number of analytical probes into some of the dynamics of
capitalist development and imperialism in contemporary conditions
of a system in crisis. It is too early to be definitive about the
form that capitalism and imperialism -and socialism-might be or is
taking, as we are in but the early stages of a new developmental
dynamic, the conditions of which are too complex to anticipate or
grasp in thought; they require a closer look and much further study
from a critical development and Marxist perspective. The purpose of
this book is to advance this process and give some form to this
perspective.
The Class Struggle in Latin America: Making History Today analyses
the political and economic dynamics of development in Latin America
through the lens of class struggle. Focusing in particular on Peru,
Paraguay, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela, the
book identifies how the shifts and changing dynamics of the class
struggle have impacted on the rise, demise and resurgence of
neo-liberal regimes in Latin America. This innovative book offers a
unique perspective on the evolving dynamics of class struggle,
engaging both the destructive forces of capitalist development and
those seeking to consolidate the system and preserve the status
quo, alongside the efforts of popular resistance concerned with the
destructive ravages of capitalism on humankind, society and the
global environment. Using theoretical observations based on
empirical and historical case studies, this book argues that the
class struggle remains intrinsically linked to the march of
capitalist development. At a time when post-neo-liberal regimes in
Latin America are faltering, this supplementary text provides a
guide to the economic and political dynamics of capitalist
development in the region, which will be invaluable to students and
researchers of international development, anthropology and
sociology, as well as those with an interest in Latin American
politics and development.
"As the Empire expands and the Republic declines." This is the
central argument of a revealing new book on America as a global
power in the post-Cold War era. "Empire or Republic?" makes the
necessary, but much overlooked, link between our nation's
international policies and the domestic situation. The authors
contend that the Reagan, Bush and Clinton administrations have all
focused on global leadership to the detrminent of pressing social,
economic and political problems at home. The continuing large-scale
diversion of financial and human resources to promote US overseas
interests will further undermine the possibilities for revitalizing
the national economy.
In this compelling study, Petras and Morley offer a powerful
critique of both Republican and Democratic policies over the past
decade or more. Their analysis of the first year of the Clinton
presidency indicates no sharp break with the past. Clinton gives
priority to overseas goals while generating ill-conceived,
exclusively "domestic" solutions to national problems. By situating
urban blight, unemployment, poverty and other domestic ills within
a global context, Petras and Morley take a much needed first rstep
toward restructuring US policy so as to decrease the mounting
socio-economic pressures that are straining the fabric of American
society. "Empire of Republic?" is a provocative and original
contribution to the debate surrounding America's position as an
ascending or declining world power in the late twentieth century.
Empire or Republic? makes the necessary, but much overlooked, link between international policies and the domestic situation. The authors contend that the Reagan, Bush and Clinton administrations have all focused on global leadership to the detriment of pressing social, economic and political problems at home. The continuing large-scale diversion of financial and human resources to promote US overseas interests will further undermine the possibilities for revitalising the national economy. eBook available with sample pages: HB:0415910641
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With Love, Grandma (Hardcover)
Helen Foster James; Illustrated by Petra Brown
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This book concerns recent and current political developments in
Latin America related to the emergence of left-leaning regimes
riding the waves of anti-neoliberalism and a primary commodities
boom. Based on five years of field research and a critical
engagement with social movements in the region, the book documents
the short-term advances and strategic weaknesses of these
left-leaning regimes, highlighting their failure to take advantage
of favourable economic and political conditions. The authors
profile four cases of recent and current political developments,
and the prospects for socialism, in Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba and
Venezuela.
The role and economic power of corporations that dominate the world
economy has generated considerable controversy. The most heated
debate and the most critical questions surrounding the role of
multinational corporations relate to foreign direct investment
(FDI). This key volume offers an entirely fresh perspective of the
role of multinationals and the development impact of FDI. Contrary
to prevailing opinion, it examines whether imperialism is a much
more useful concept for describing and explaining the dynamics of
world development than globalization. FDI is a mechanism for
empire-centred capital accumulation, a powerful lever for political
control and for re-ordering the world economy. This is a much
needed analysis of global capitalism and its impact around the
world, resulting in an excellent resource for students, academics
and activists.
Recent changes in the global economy have brought about a massively
devastating pillage of resources in the developing world by
multinational corporations, as well as states with energy and food
security concerns. These developments have also brought about a
major change in the form taken by imperialism (actions taken by the
state to advance the interests of the dominant capitalist class).
Extractive Imperialism in the Americas explores the changing face
of US imperialism in the regional context of the Americas, a major
stage of this system in crisis.
A critique of current conceptions of international political
economy, the role of the state and contemporary social movements,
The New Development Politics challenges the dominant paradigms in
the field of development studies. Raising fundamental theoretical
and empirical questions, it provides a coherent response to the
increasing militarization of inter-state relations, increasing
protectionism and inter-state rivalries and the growing age of
state intervention in political, economic and social life. The
study presents a critical analysis of US empire-building, the role
of dirty money and political power, as opposed to technological
change. It features a discussion of neo-mercantilism as a new mode
of empire and examines the role of new movements of unemployed and
landless peasants in key Third World countries.
This book offers a broad and deep examination of the dynamics of US
imperialism. Petras analyzes imperialism not only as economic
domination, showing that its impact in the world takes many forms,
including cultural, political and historical. He points to the
disruptive effects it has on other world regional economies and
cultures. Capitalism and imperialism take diverse forms but both
are intimately tied to the projection of state power in the service
of capital-a strategy designed to advance the geopolitical and
economic interests of the US economic elite and ruling
class-interests that are equated with the 'US national interest'.
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Welcome to the World (Hardcover)
Helen Foster James; Illustrated by Petra Brown
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Mommy Loves You (Hardcover)
Helen Foster James; Illustrated by Petra Brown
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