The Spaces of Neoliberalism: Land, Place, and Family in Latin America (Paperback)

~ Jacquelyn Chase (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

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A highly interesting contribution to the study of neo-liberalism and its effects in Latin America in the past twenty years. -- Iberoamericana, Vol. IV (2004), No. 15

Ambitious…provides a number of thoughtful essays around the theme of changing political economy and local spaces. -- of Latin American Studies, No. 36

Brings together some outstanding contributions…most accessible for classroom use in the United States. -- Latin American Research Review, Vol. 39, No. 3

Product Description

* For students and researchers in Latin American studies, international development, geography, and anthropology
* A contemporary exploration of people’s responses to neoliberal market reforms in everyday life in Latin America

Readers will learn how local communities, ethnic groups, and women react to market power and see how state policy affects people in their daily lives. The Spaces of Neoliberalism looks at several aspects of sociopolitical tensions including the politics of land and land reform, and the family as a place of negotiation between the roles of men and women.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Kumarian Press (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565491440
• ISBN-13: 978-1565491441
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,627,868 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book: critical, yet balanced, January 14, 2004

By	Davis F. Taylor (Hulls Cove, ME United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Spaces of Neoliberalism: Land, Place, and Family in Latin America (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book. It is a critical examination of land reform efforts in the context of economic globalization in Latin America. Chase and the other authors recognize that individual and local responses to neoliberalism (the name given to "free trade" by those opposed to it)are varied and complex. While strongly critical of globalization in terms of high costs and low benefits for the landless of Latin America, Chase also argues against a narrative of simple victimization, arguing persuasively that over-simplified portrayals are themselves exploitive, and limit and obscure avenues of resistance to neoliberalism. Having lived, researched, and taught extensively in Yucatan, I in particular liked the last chapter, on the ambivilent perspective many Mayans hold toward Cancun. Very cool stuff, moves way beyond the simple rhetoric of most discussions on globalization.