Picture 1 of 1
The Other Mirror: Grand Theory Through the Lens, Centeno, Lopez-Alves+=
Condition:
Postage:
Located in: NY, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Wed, 5 Jun and Mon, 10 Jun to 43230
Returns:
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Shop with confidence
Seller information
- 98% positive feedback
Registered as a Business Seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:313265713110
Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- PublishedOn
- 2000-12-31
- ISBN
- 9780691050171
- EAN
- 9780691050171
- Publication Year
- 2000
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Other Mirror : Grand Theory Through the Lens of Latin America
- Item Height
- 0.9in
- Item Length
- 8.9in
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Item Width
- 6.1in
- Item Weight
- 19 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 384 Pages
About this product
Product Information
If social science's "cultural turn" has taught us anything, it is that knowledge is constrained by the time and place in which it is produced. In response, scholars have begun to reassess social theory from the standpoints of groups and places outside of the European context upon which most grand theory is based. Here a distinguished group of scholars reevaluates widely accepted theories of state, property, race, and economics against Latin American experiences with a two-fold purpose. They seek to deepen our understanding of Latin America and the problems it faces. And, by testing social science paradigms against a broader variety of cases, they pursue a better and truly generalizable map of the social world. Bringing universal theory into dialogue with specific history, the contributors consider what forms Latin American variations of classical themes might take and which theories are most useful in describing Latin America.For example, the Argentinian experience reveals the limitations of neoclassical descriptions of economic development, but Charles Tilly's emphasis on the importance of war and collective action to statemaking holds up well when thoughtfully adapted to Latin American situations.Marxist structural analysis is problematic in a region where political divisions do not fully expresses class cleavages, but aspects of Karl Polanyi's socioeconomic theory cross borders with relative ease. This fresh theoretical discussion expands the scope of Latin American studies and social theory, bringing the two into an unprecedented conversation that will benefit both. Contributors are, in addition to the editors, Jeremy Adelman, Jorge I. Dominguez, Paul Gootenberg, Alan Knight, Robert M. Levine, Claudio Lomnitz, John Markoff, Veronica Montecinos, Steven C. Topik, and J. Samuel Valenzuela.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691050171
ISBN-13
9780691050171
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1715413
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Other Mirror : Grand Theory Through the Lens of Latin America
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.9in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
19 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
H53.L3o84 2000
Reviews
"No previous review of theory comes close to this book's range and daring. Its audience should include not only Latin Americanists, but students of social theory and of development in general." --Charles Tilly, Columbia University
Table of Content
PREFACE ix CONTRIBUTORS xi INTRODUCTION: Miguel Angel Centeno and Fernando Lopez-Alves PART I: Creating an Economy 25 CHAPTER ONE Jeremy Adelman: Institutions, Property, and Economic Development in Latin America 27 CHAPTER TWO Paul Gootenberg: Hijos of Dr. Gerschenkron: "Latecomer" Conceptions in Latin American Economic History 55 CHAPTER THREE Steven Topik: Karl Polanyi and the Creation of the "Market Society" 81 CHAPTER FOUR Veronica Montecinos and John Markoff: From the Power of Economic Ideas to the Power of Economists 105 PART II: The State and Democracy 151 CHAPTER FIVE Fernando Lopez-Alves: The Transatlantic Bridge: Mirrors, Charles Tilly, and State Formation in the River Plate 153 CHAPTER SIX Alan Knight: The Modern Mexican State: Theory and Practice 177 CHAPTER SEVEN Jorge I. Dominguez: Samuel Huntington and the Latin American State 219 CHAPTER EIGHT J. Samuel Valenzuela: Class Relations and Democratization: A Reassessment of Barrington Moore's Model 240 PART III: Living and Belonging 287 CHAPTER NINE Miguel Angel Centeno: The Disciplinary Society in Latin America 289 CHAPTER TEN Robert M. Levine: Michel de Certeau and Latin America 309 CHAPTER ELEVEN Claudio Lomnitz: Nationalism as a Practical System: Benedict Anderson's Theory of Nationalism from the Vantage Point of Spanish America 329 INDEX 361
Copyright Date
2001
Topic
Social, Ethnic Studies / General, Economic Conditions
Lccn
00-032625
Dewey Decimal
300/.98
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
21
Genre
Business & Economics, Social Science, Philosophy
Item description from the seller
Business seller information
Value Added Tax Number:
- GB 724498118
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:313265713110
Postage and handling
Item location:
NY, United States
Post to:
Worldwide
Excludes:
Bahrain, Barbados, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cyprus, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Martinique, Mauritius, New Caledonia, Oman, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela
| Postage and handling | To | Service | Delivery*See Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free postage | United States | Economy Postage (USPS Media MailTM) | Estimated between Wed, 5 Jun and Mon, 10 Jun to 43230 |
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually post within 4 business days of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases. |
Sales Tax for an item #313265713110
Sales Tax for an item #313265713110
Seller collects sales tax for items shipped to the following states:
| State | Sales Tax Rate |
|---|
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within | Refund will be given as |
|---|---|
| 30 days | Money Back |
The buyer is responsible for return postage costs.
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (513,332)
p***u (139)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Super fast shipping, even when ordered from "somewhat across the pond". Will buy again!
r***j (224)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Very nice book
m***e (2)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Item arrived fast and was exactly as described
More to explore :
- Microbiology Laboratory Theory Books,
- Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy,
- Game Theory Hardcover Nonfiction Books,
- Nonfiction Game Theory Illustrated Paperbacks Books,
- Game Theory Nonfiction Illustrated Fiction & Books,
- Fiction Books & Len Deighton Fiction,
- Nonfiction Books Fiction & Len Deighton,
- Puzzles, Trivia & Indoor Games Nonfiction Game Theory Paperbacks Books in English,
- Len Deighton Fiction Historical Fiction & Books,
- Puzzles, Trivia & Indoor Games Nonfiction Books in Japanese Fiction & Game Theory