Latin American Responses to Globalization in the 21st Century

Combining thematic analysis with country case studies including Mexico, Bolivia, and Brazil, an international group of scholars discusses the expectations, threats, and responses to globalization in Latin America. They look at a variety of new research areas connected to globalization, such as the creation of informal citizens, the impact of remittances, the dangers of transnational crime, indigenous responses to economic globalization, and its impact on human security. Moreover, they identify globalization, and its impact on human security. Moreover, they identify the pitfalls of democracy in globalizing Latin America, as well as the hopes connected with energy politics. Finally, they consider the relationship with China and South-South cooperation as alternatives to long-term historical alliances.