globalization and modernity Gwynne, Robert N. Kay, Cristobal text enk London New York Arnold Distributed in the United States of America by Oxford University Press 2004 2a ed. monographic eng

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xix, 316 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. "The field of electrical engineering has become increasingly diversified, resulting in a spectrum of emerging topics - from microelectromechanics to light-wave technology. Keeping pace with progressing technology, and covering the scope of related subjects, Electric Power Systems provides introductory, fundamental knowledge in several areas."--BOOK JACKET. "The text focuses on three major points: power flow, fault calculations, and power systems stability."--BOOK JACKET. "Using commercially available software packages, Electric Power Systems includes illustrative computer solutions for both utility and industrial systems."--BOOK JACKET. List of tables List of figures About the authors Preface Part 1. Globalization and Modernity 1. Latin America transformed: globalization and neoliberalism--, Robert N. Gwynne, Cristobal Kay 2. Modernity and identity: cultural change in Latin America--, Robert N. Gwynne 3. Structural reform in South America and Mexico: Economic and Regional Perspectives--, Robert N. Gwynne 4. Globalization, neoliberalism and economic change in Central America and the Caribbean--, Thomas Klak 5. The urban revolution--, Alan Gilbert 6. The political economy of sustainable development-- Warwick E. Murray and Eduardo Silva Part 2: Political Transformations 7. Authoritarianism, democracy, and development--, Eduardo Silva 8. The new political order: towards technocratic democracies?--, Patricio Silva Part 3: Space, Society, and Livelihoods 9. Livelihood transitions, place transformations: grounding globalization and modernity--, Anthony Bebbington 10. Civil Society, grassroots politics and livelihoods--, Sarah A. Radcliffe 11. Urban livelihoods, employment and gender--, Sylvia Chant 12. Rural livelihoods and peasant futures--, Cristobal Kay Part 4: Latin American Futures 13. The alternatives to neoliberalism--, Robert N. Gwynne and Cristobal Kay Bibliography Index edited by Robert N. Gwynne and Cristóbal Kay Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 268-310) e índice. Estabilización económica Aspectos sociales América Latina América Latina Condiciones económicas América Latina Condiciones sociales América Latina Política y gobierno HC 125 L357 2004 338.98 9780340809303 0340809302 060907 20230404125916.0 spa