Dependency Theory and the Critique of Neodevelopmentalism in Latin America
Just as dependency theory emerged in the 1960s in response to attempts to achieve development in Latin America through neodevelopmentalist projects, its reappearance represents a challenge to the development model and a theoretical and political necessity. In light of the resurgence of neodevelopmentalism and prospects for progress and economic development led by the state through economic growth with social inclusion, dependency theory allows the evaluation of the potentialities, tensions, and limitations of this type of project.
Banana Land - Blood, Bullets & Poison (English)
The banana industry in Latin American countries (mainly Ecuador, Guatemala, Colombia, Brazil, Honduras, Panama, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica) has a long history of labor exploitation but also political violence and conflict. The partnership between governments and corporations have kept the banana exports high but without a significant return to workers and consumers in these countries.
Dependency Theory and the Critique of Neodevelopmentalism in Latin America
Source: Treacy, Mariano. (2022). "Dependency Theory and the Critique of Neodevelopmentalism" in Latin America. Latin American Perspectives, 49(1), 218-236. https://doi.org/10.1177/0094582X211066531
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Banana Land - Blood, Bullets & Poison (English) (2014)
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Directors: Jason Glaser, Diego Lopez
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