Handbook of South American Governance

This cutting-edge collection examines Latin America's rich history in the study of global political economy and governance. The Handbook of South American Governance engages with current discussions in comparative studies and international political economy, offering new theoretical questions and critically treated empirical evidence of what defines governance in Latin America. The analysis is both thematic and issue-based, exploring governing arrangements, the engagement of states and non-state actors, and the dilemmas of governing in a globalized world. Latin America's political and economic models have become an important topic in global governance and Latin American studies. This Handbook sets a rigorous agenda for future research and is organized into six key parts: Latin America as a subject of Global Political Economy; Governance and governing in historical perspective; Development, trade and security: regional formation and global governance; Non-state actors: influencing issues, influencing governance; Emerging issues and old dilemmas: key debates; Future of Latin American Governance: Critical reflections With a focus on how states and social actors set out the complexitie