A revolution in arrears : the development crisis in Latin America /

Wooton makes a spirited, intelligent argument for the role of Latin American managers and entrepreneurs in formulating progressive economic and political change in Latin America. He argues for pragmatic, problem-solving approaches to public and private issues, for more decentralized institutions, and for an optimism about Latin America's prospects. None of this is new, but Wooton's work is one of the best, presenting a well-developed case that recognizes the complexities of social and political implications. The book is informed, thoughtful, and humane; the author is critical of Chile's experiment combining brutal repression and free markets of US policy toward Latin America, which he contends has not worked for either side. Wooton's writing is lively, easy to read, and serious. Recommended for advanced undergraduates and graduate audiences who have been introduced to the Latin American policy debates to which Wooton refers but does not fully develop. -F. S. Weaver, Hampshire College