Latin American Society Author:Tessa Cubitt Considers the problems of uneven development in Latin America where some areas have become very industrialised and urbanised with high rates of economic growth. This growth has brought prosperity to a minority, but for the mass of people, poverty and unemployment remain and inequality seems to be greater than ever. This text places emphasis on s... more »ociety and the social implications of this path of development; argues that development cannot be thought of solely in economic terms, but must embrace the welfare of the people; relates Latin America to development issues, and to the rest of the Third World; new sections on environment, gender issues and health.« less