{"title":"Fernando Calderón","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFernando Calderón\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into Latin American politics and society, perfect for readers seeking to understand the shifting landscapes of the region. His works delve into contemporary issues with a sharp analytical lens, providing context and clarity on complex political dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, Calderón's writing engages with themes of change, identity, and power within Latin America. His books invite readers to consider the broader implications of political movements and social transformations shaping the new Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-new-latin-america-by-fernando-calderon-9781509540020","title":"The New Latin America","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatin America has experienced a profound transformation in the first two decades of the 21st century: it has been fully incorporated into the global economy, while excluding regions and populations devalued by the logic of capitalism. Technological modernization has gone hand-in-hand with the reshaping of old identities and the emergence of new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe transformation of Latin America has been shaped by social movements and political conflicts. The neoliberal model that dominated the first stage of the transformation induced widespread inequality and poverty, and triggered social explosions that led to its own collapse. A new model, neo-developmentalism, emerged from these crises as national populist movements were elected to government in several countries. The more the state intervened in the economy, the more it became vulnerable to corruption, until the rampant criminal economy came to penetrate state institutions. Upper middle classes defending their privileges and citizens indignant because of corruption of the political elites revolted against the new regimes, undermining the model of neo-developmentalism. In the midst of political disaffection and public despair, new social movements, women, youth, indigenous people, workers, peasants, opened up avenues of hope against the background of darkness invading the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New Latin America\u003c\/em\u003e, written by two leading scholars of Latin America, provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the new Latin America that is in the process of taking shape today. It will be an indispensable text for students and scholars in Latin American Studies, sociology, politics and media and communication studies, and anyone interested in Latin America today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432991801580,"sku":"9781509540020","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509540020.jpg?v=1774765885"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/fernando-calderon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}