Based on the work of twenty renowned experts from the region, this ground-breaking book traces the new face of Latin America using clear, straightfoward language that is accessible to a general audience. The current panorama in the region creates new opportunities and dangers for social cohesion in democracy and a revitalized critical approach is needed to arrive at a global interpretation of the social dynamics in Latin America. 5o6d6f
Front Matter / Elementos Pré - textuais / Páginas Iniciales | Preview | |
Introduction: social cohesion and dem ocracy: between voice and exit | Preview | |
Chapter I - Transformations of the social ond | Preview | |
Chapter II - Collective actors and forms of representation | Preview | |
Chapter III - Problems and promises: the informal economy, crime and corruption, norms and rights | Preview | |
Chapter IV - State, nation and politics at the dawn of the 21 st century | Preview | |
General Conclusions | Preview | |
Annex 1: background to the concept of social cohesion | Preview | |
Annex 2: list of contributions | Preview | |
Bibliography | Preview |