Politics, social change, and economic restructuring in Latin America
By: edited by William C. Smith and Roberto Patricio Korzeniewicz.
Contributors: Smith, William C., 1946-; Korzeniewicz, Roberto Patricio.
Publisher: North-South Center Press; distributed by Lynne Rienner Publishers
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Coral Gables, Fla; Boulder, CO
Language: eng
Number of pages: 263
Subjects: Structural adjustment (Economic policy) -- Social aspects -- Latin America.; Economic stabilization -- Social aspects -- Latin America.; Social change -- Latin America.; Social movements -- Latin America.; Political participation -- Latin America.
Description: While regime transition and market-oriented reforms in Latin America have been the subjects of considerable academic research, most scholars have paid relatively little attention to the social impacts of economic restructuring. In contrast, this book contributes a systematic analysis of the impact of economic liberalism on Latin America's social and political life.

The authors offer innovative theoretical and comparative explorations of changes in the social structure, as well as evolving patterns of social and political organization, including social movements, political parties, labor unions, and non-governmental organizations. This volume is an invaluable resource for all those concerned with the far-reaching consequences of economic and political transformation in Latin America.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.