Latin American Geopolitics: Migration, Cities and Globalization

This edited volume explores how migration, urbanization, and globalization shape Latin American geopolitics, influencing nationhood, global cities, and the region's collective identity. It argues that migration triggers security concerns and leads to border protection policies, while economic regionalization-globalization promotes changes in social and economic geography that can impact economic growth. The book appeals to a wide audience interested in Latin American geopolitics.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 267 pages
\n Publication date: 04 June 2019
\n Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
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This edited volume delves into the intricate interplay between migration, urbanization, and globalization, shedding light on their profound impact on Latin American geopolitics. Globalization has played a pivotal role in shaping Latin American nationhood, fostering the emergence of a global region characterized by interconnected global cities. Moreover, globalization and migration are reshaping the very fabric of Latin American society, challenging the region's collective identity and shaping its future trajectory.

In this comprehensive examination, the book explores how migration triggers concerns about security, leading to policies focused on protecting borders as a matter of national security. The contributors argue that economic regionalization, driven by globalization, brings about significant changes in the social and economic geography of the region. These changes encompass social phenomena, the dynamics of social classes, and their spatial implications, all of which have the potential to impact economic growth and development.

The project will captivate a diverse audience, including political scientists, scholars, researchers, students, and non-academics with an interest in Latin American geopolitics. By examining the complex dynamics between migration, urbanization, and globalization, this volume offers valuable insights into the region's political, social, and economic landscape, contributing to a deeper understanding of its complex and evolving dynamics.

\n Weight: 482g\n
Dimension: 157 x 219 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783319995519\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019\n