Social Sciences

Social Sciences
Author: Lawrence Boudon
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 998
Release: 2003-09-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780292705357
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"The one source that sets reference collections on Latin American studies apart from all other geographic areas of the world.... The Handbook has provided scholars interested in Latin America with a bibliographical source of a quality unavailable to scholars in most other branches of area studies." —Latin American Research Review Beginning with volume 41 (1979), the University of Texas Press became the publisher of the Handbook of Latin American Studies, the most comprehensive annual bibliography in the field. Compiled by the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress and annotated by a corps of more than 130 specialists in various disciplines, the Handbook alternates from year to year between social sciences and humanities. The Handbook annotates works on Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and the Guianas, Spanish South America, and Brazil, as well as materials covering Latin America as a whole. Most of the subsections are preceded by introductory essays that serve as biannual evaluations of the literature and research under way in specialized areas. The Handbook of Latin American Studies is the oldest continuing reference work in the field. Lawrence Boudon, of the Library of Congress Hispanic Division, has been the editor since 2001, and Katherine D. McCann has been assistant editor since 2000. The subject categories for Volume 59 are as follows: Anthropology Economics Geography Government and Politics International Relations Sociology Electronic Resources for the Social Sciences

A History of the Railways in Argentina. Railway Policies between 1857 and 2015

A History of the Railways in Argentina. Railway Policies between 1857 and 2015
Author: Mario Justo López
Publisher: Lenguaje claro Editora
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2023-11-20
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9873764461
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In this captivating journey through Argentina's rail history, López, Waddell y Martínez present an illuminating narrative spanning 158 years. This translated edition, originally published in Spanish as Historia del ferrocarril en Argentina, offers global readers a unique insight into the country's rail evolution. Navigating previously uncharted historical terrain, this book addresses gaps in prior works. Prior to the 2007 edition, no comprehensive account covered Argentina's railways. Authors broke free from politicized narratives, fostering academic railway historiography. This edition, fortified by a robust bibliography, presents an authentic portrayal of railways' transformative role. Structured into six pivotal periods, the book unveils shifting railway policies. From pragmatic beginnings to private sector involvement, State regulation, and nationalization, each era reflects policy changes. Beyond factual accuracy, the book delves into the influence of public policy on railways. Authors navigate complexities of policy choices and socio-economic impact, offering multi-dimensional insights into Argentina's history. Paddy Farrell's translation ensures resonance in English. Collaborative efforts with authors ensure precision and clarity. Valuable archival photos illustrate each chapter, enriching the reader's experience. The updated bibliography facilitates further exploration. A History of the Railways in Argentina highlights the crucial role of the railway system in shaping Argentina's development and economy. Its absence underscores the challenges faced in modern times. The authors invite readers to uncover Argentina's rail story, bridging language and culture to connect with global history.

The First Export Era Revisited

The First Export Era Revisited
Author: Sandra Kuntz-Ficker
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2017-10-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319623400
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This book challenges the wide-ranging generalizations that dominate the literature on the impact of export-led growth upon Latin America during the first export era. The contributors to this volume contest conventional approaches, stemming from structuralism and dependency theory, which portray a rather negative view of the impact of nineteenth-century globalization upon Latin America. It has been considered that, as a result of the role of Latin American countries as providers of raw materials produced in enclaves dominated by foreign capital, their participation in the world economy has had adverse consequences for their long-term development. This volume addresses a representative sample of countries with varied initial conditions and resource endowments, a diverse productive specialization, as well as different degrees of integration to the world economy. This allows a direct comparison among the different experiences within the region, which in turn enables a more nuanced understanding of the contribution of exports to economic growth and economic modernization. Seven national case studies are presented – Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Bolivia – which offer an insight into the successes of a region traditionally viewed as disadvantaged by globalization and export-led growth. Winner of the Vicens Vives prize for the best economic history book granted by the Spanish Economic History Association.

Liderazgo y coaching global

Liderazgo y coaching global
Author: Philippe Rosinski
Publisher: Gran Aldea Editores
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9871301987
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Frente a los desafíos técnicos, sociales y ecológicos de una magnitud desconocida hasta el presente, es imperativo que se manifiesten líderes capaces de enfrentar los retos de la complejidad, y que los coaches que los acompañen también estén preparados. Este libro tiene como propósito proporcionar a los coaches profesionales, así como a los ejecutivos y otros líderes, los recursos para poner en práctica el enfoque propuesto: herramientas, técnicas, métodos, enfoques, visión, que hagan aflorar los potenciales talentos y movilizar las riquezas de la imaginación, la creatividad, la lucidez, el coraje y el entusiasmo que permitirán que el futuro tenga un porvenir. En esta obra: • Descubrirás las seis perspectivas del coaching global; física, psicológica, gerencial, política, cultural y espiritual. • Explorarás un enfoque integrador del coaching para lograr resultados sustentables. • Te abrirás a nuevos esquemas de pensamiento. • Complementarás tu aprendizaje a través de casos y ejemplos de coaching y práctica del liderazgo muy elocuentes.

El norte entre algodones

El norte entre algodones
Author: Luis Aboites Aguilar
Publisher: El Colegio de Mexico AC
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2013-10-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 6074625972
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Esta obra propone que a partir de 1930 el algodón hizo una gran contribución al poblamiento del norte mexicano, favoreció la formación de mercados de trabajo y de tierras, propició la movilidad social, impulsó la urbanización y dio lugar a un optimismo desbordado entre las oligarquías norteñas. También da cuenta de que el episodio algodonero, mayoritariamente norteño, obedeció sobre todo a la conexión con el mercado mundial.

A Social History of Mexico's Railroads

A Social History of Mexico's Railroads
Author: Teresa Miriam Van Hoy
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780742553286
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Largely absent from our history books is the social history of railroad development in nineteenth-century Mexico, which promoted rapid economic growth that greatly benefited elites but also heavily impacted rural and provincial Mexican residents in communities traversed by the rails. In this beautifully written and original book, Teresa Van Hoy connects foreign investment in Mexico, largely in railroad development, with its effects on the people living in the isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico's region of greatest ethnic diversity. Students will be drawn to a fascinating cast of characters, as muleteers, artisans, hacienda peons, convict laborers, dockworkers, priests, and the rural police force (rurales) join railroad regulars in this rich social history. New empirical evidence, some drawn from two private collections, elaborates on the huge informal economy that supported railroad development. Railroad officials sought to gain access to local resources such as land, water, construction materials, labor, customer patronage, and political favors. Residents, in turn, maneuvered to maximize their gains from the wages, contracts, free passes, surplus materials, and services (including piped water) controlled by the railroad. Those areas of Mexico suffering poverty and isolation attracted public investment and infrastructure. A Social History of Mexico's Railroads is the dynamic story of the people and times that were changed by the railroads and is sure to engage students and general readers alike.

forum for inter-american research Vol 3

forum for inter-american research Vol 3
Author: Wilfried Raussert
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2023-07-20
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3946507794
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Volume 3 of 6 of the complete premium print version of journal forum for inter-american research (fiar), which is the official electronic journal of the International Association of Inter-American Studies (IAS). fiar was established by the American Studies Program at Bielefeld University in 2008. We foster a dialogic and interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Americas. fiar is a peer-reviewed online journal. Articles in this journal undergo a double-blind review process and are published in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.