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This book an EXACT reproduction of the original book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This book addresses two issues basic to understandingmodern Latin America: the role of American-owned businesses in theregion and, of equal importance, the reaction of Latin Americans toforeign investment. Throughout the nineteenth century and up to the1930s, American corporations stridently resisted local opposition asthey secured what they wanted in Latin Americacheap labor,plentiful raw materials, and favorable business conditions. AfterWorld War II, Latin American nationalism and revolutions forcedAmerican-owned enterprises to redefine their business model throughoutthe region. U.S. businesses integrated themselves into local societiesthrough direct investment in manufacturing and the creation ofbroad-based consumer societies eager to buy everything from Coca-Colato Chevrolets. As a new century dawns, multinational corporationsaided by NAFTA ensure computers and cellular phones are as soughtafter as soft drinks and cars were in earlier eras.

The first book on U.S. business activity in Latin America intendedspecifically for student readers, this account offers a balanced andinsightful understanding of the nature of capitalism abroad. Inassessing how U.S.-Latin American relations have been shaped byforeign investment, OBrien argues that over the course of thetwentieth century U.S. businesses and their government have forged aclose working alliance to promote American interests in Latin America. ... Read more

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Excellent study with unique thesis
O'Brien's book on US capitalism in Latin America is only about 180 pages, but, refreshingly, he doesn't waste a word. Essentially he traces how US corporations have functioned in Latin America, how they have sought to transform Latin Americans into consumers of American goods and Fordist style workers in an effort to create new markets. He argues that US companies have been more influential in the development of Latin America than the US government, and he makes a strong case.

This book is essential for Latin Americanists in general and those interested in the relationship between US foreign policy and corporate interests abroad. ... Read more

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"Where Latin American government leaders once looked at free trade agreements as solely about trade and trading policies, they are increasingly viewing them as the next beacon of hope in the long and arduous road of economic reform. Integrating the Americas: FTAA and Beyond discusses how these governments have become embroiled in a larger set of issues affecting both institutions. This work, based on a conference sponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank and the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, examines how this free trade process is surging ahead, while at the same time taking on a broader set of issues including institutional reform, transparency, the environment, labor, and social cohesion. The payoffs to the strategy of liberalization, privatization, and openness have been meager and disappointing to date. Will the FTAA be able to reverse this and allow Latin America to reap the benefits of globalization?" ... Read more