Reminiscences of Luis F. Gay and Oscar Tobasco

"Interviews with residents in poor neighborhoods of Buenos Aires are used to assess effectiveness of existing social programs and to delineate areas in need of further attention"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

"The Peronist left arose in reaction to attempts to supress the movement. Ironically, its great victory, in forcing the military to accept Perón's return to power, also led to its demise. Legitimated by elections, Perón isolated and attacked his young supporters. A familiar story, but well told and documented"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

"Posthumously published autobiography of a prominent conservative politician from Buenos Aires. Especially valuable for his recollections of the 1930s-40s"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

Entre 2001 y 2002, Argentina enfrento una severa crisis economica y politica que fue la culminacion de las frustraciones acumuladas a lo largo del segundo siglo luego de la Independencia. En visperas de las celebraciones de esta fecha, el pais vuelve a enfrentarse con antiguos dilemas, que el autor intenta explorar atendiendo a las ensenanzas del pasado y a las tendencias del orden mundial en el cual se desenvuelve la economia argentina. En la primera parte, analiza las relaciones entre globalizacion y desarrollo, mientras que en la segunda parte se ocupa de la trayectoria economica del pais...