The Maya in Transition: Is the Maquila Industry in Rural Yucatán a Sustainable Development Alternative? - Couverture souple

Navarrete, J. Manuel

 
9783844330762: The Maya in Transition: Is the Maquila Industry in Rural Yucatán a Sustainable Development Alternative?

Synopsis

An enriching and accessible academic exercise for those interested in understanding globalisation processes. 'The Maya in transition: Is the Maquila Industry in Rural Yucatan a Sustainable Development alternative?' offers a contemporary snapshot of what is going on in (and around) a small size city of the Yucatan peninsula. From regional economic policy to environmental and social issues, this book provides empirical evidence to judge critically upon the sustainability of export-led development strategies.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

An enriching and accessible academic exercise for those interested in understanding globalisation processes. 'The Maya in transition: Is the Maquila Industry in Rural Yucatan a Sustainable Development alternative?' offers a contemporary snapshot of what is going on in (and around) a small size city of the Yucatan peninsula. From regional economic policy to environmental and social issues, this book provides empirical evidence to judge critically upon the sustainability of export-led development strategies.

Biographie de l'auteur

J. Manuel Navarrete is a PhD in Human Geography (UCL, 2008), specialised in Environment and Development in Latin America. He is currently teaching at Glion University in Switzerland, and continuing his research activities independently. His current research focuses on urban environmental issues in developing contexts.

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