ABSTRACT

First published in 1995. This book serves as an introduction to Latin American society. As it covers a very broad topic, the aim is to acquaint the reader with some of the major issues and debates concerning Latin American society, offering references which can be used to follow up points in more detail if desired.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter |27 pages

Development

chapter |26 pages

Theories of development

chapter |26 pages

‘Sustainable development'

chapter |18 pages

Values and institutions

chapter |26 pages

Social relations

chapter |23 pages

Changing rural society

chapter |27 pages

Urbanisation

chapter |18 pages

The state

chapter |7 pages

Conclusion