The Changing Role Of The State In Latin America

by Menno Vellinga

Overview

Since the 1930s the state has played a primary role in the development process of most Latin American countries, and political systems have had strong corporatist and authoritarian-centralist features. In the last several years, as that role has become increasingly incompatible with neoliberal reforms and the requirements of a transition to democra

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367318352
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/13/2019
Pages:	327
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Menno Vellinga

Table of Contents

The Changing Role of the State in Latin America — Historical Determinants of the Latin American State — The Rise and Fall of the Developmental State in Latin America — Neoliberalism, Democratization, and the Rise of Technocrats — The State in Retreat in the Economy — Argentina: The Politics of Economic Liberalization — The State in Retreat in the Administrative Field — Centralizing Politics Versus Decentralizing Policies in Mexico — The Redefinition of State Policies in the Social Arena: The Case of Mexico — Redefining the State's Social Policies: The Case of Venezuela — "Popular Deluge," the Informal Sector, Political Independents, and the State in Peru — NGOs, the State, and the Development Process: The Dilemmas of Institutionalization — Social Movements and Citizenship Rights in Latin America

Editorial Reviews

In the last two decades, Latin American governments have undertaken radical restructuring of state activities in response to pressure from multilateral organizations. Now, many policymakers favor a middle ground that offers a strong developmental role to the state in conjunction with the free working of market forces. Thirteen essays investigate the redefinition of the Latin American state’s relationship to the market and civil society. The contributions include in-depth studies of specific cases in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Venezuela, and Peru. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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