Latin America's widespread poverty and multi-dimensioned inequalities have long perplexed and provoked observers. Until recently, economic historians could not contribute much to the discussion of living standards and inequality, because quantitative evidence for earlier eras was lacking. Since the 1990s, historians, economists, and other social scientists have sought to document and analyze the historical roots of Latin America's relatively high inequality and persistent poverty. This edited volume with eight compelling ...
Read More
Latin America's widespread poverty and multi-dimensioned inequalities have long perplexed and provoked observers. Until recently, economic historians could not contribute much to the discussion of living standards and inequality, because quantitative evidence for earlier eras was lacking. Since the 1990s, historians, economists, and other social scientists have sought to document and analyze the historical roots of Latin America's relatively high inequality and persistent poverty. This edited volume with eight compelling chapters by preeminent economists and social scientists brings together some of the most important results of this work: scholarly efforts to measure and explain changes in Latin American living standards as far back as the colonial era. The recent work has focused on physical welfare, often referred to as "biological" well-being. Much of it uses novel measures, such as data on the heights or stature of children and adults (a measure of net nutrition) and the Human Development Index (HDI). Other work brings to the discussion new and more reliable measurements that can be used for comparing countries, often with unexpected and startling results.
Read Less
Publisher:
David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
Published:
1/1/2011 12: 01: 00 AM
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18093355420
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.78
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Publisher:
David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
Published:
2011
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18065117241
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.78
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 350 p. Contains: Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures, Charts. Latin American Studies.
Publisher:
David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
Published:
2011
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17818867595
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.78
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Latin America's widespread poverty and multi-dimensioned inequalities have long perplexed and provoked observers. This title brings together some of the most important results of this work to measure and explain changes in Latin American living standards as far back as the colonial era. Editor(s): Salvatore, Ricardo; Coatsworth, John H.; Challu, Amilcar E. Series: Series on Latin American Studies. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; HBJK; JFSC; KCB; KCM; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476. 2010. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Publisher:
David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
Published:
2011
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17755325183
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.78
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 350 p. Contains: Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures, Charts. Latin American Studies. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.
Publisher:
David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
Published:
2011
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17901599640
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.78
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 350 p. Contains: Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures, Charts. Latin American Studies. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Publisher:
David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
Published:
2011
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17901379449
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.78
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 350 p. Contains: Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures, Charts. Latin American Studies. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Publisher:
David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
Published:
2011
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
16342213166
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.78
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 350 p. Contains: Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures, Charts. Latin American Studies.
Publisher:
David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
Published:
1/1/2011 12: 01: 00 AM
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18093427307
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.78
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Publisher:
David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
Published:
2011
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17755661301
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.78
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).