From Pinochet to the 'Third Way' : Neoliberalism and Social Transformation in Chile

A bold, insightful analysis of Chilean political economy from Pinochet to the present. Marcus Taylor is breaking new ground in bringing the story of Chilean neoliberalism into contemporary debates on globalisation and its political futures. RONALDO MUNCK, Dublin City University, author of 'Contemporary Latin America' (2002)."Detailed, incisive, carefully constructed, lean yet sweeping, this book is a supreme dissection of Chile's socially-engineered contemporary dystopia." JAMES M. CYPHER, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Mexico, author of 'Processes of Economic Development' (2004).This is the first book to provide comprehensive analysis of three decades of neoliberal economic, labour and social policies in Chile, from the Pinochet dictatorship until today.Chile is often described as a 'model' of neoliberal development policy. Marcus Taylor questions this description. Examining the contradictions of neoliberal reform from a political economy perspective, he demonstrates how neoliberalism has created a society that is deeply ridden with inequalities in all areas of life.Taylor presents an overview of the implementation and consequences of the reforms of the Pinochet era. He shows how the tensions that arose from this social inequality led to the emergence of a 'Third Way' neoliberalism in the post-dictatorship period. Taylor argues that this new development paradigm has failed to achieve the goals it set for itself. This is a result of the inability of 'Third Way' neoliberalism to significantly transform social relationships and institutions. The nature of this failure is of significant consequence for the direction of popular movements for social change in Latin America during a time of renewed social and political upheaval.The book will be of interest to anyone studying the problems of neoliberal reform and 'Third Way' projects across the developing world. This is the first book to provide a comprehensive analysis of three decades of neoliberal reforms in Chile. Chile is often described as a "model" of neoliberal development policy. Marcus Taylor shows that the reality is very different. Examining the contradictions of neoliberal reform, he shows how it has created a society that is deeply ridden with inequality. Taylor examines the consequences of Pinochet's policies. He shows why the tensions that arose from social inequality led to the emergence of a "Third Way" neoliberalism in the post-dictatorship period. Taylor argues that neoliberalism has failed to transform social relationships and institutions. This failure has huge consequences for popular movements for social change in Latin America during a time of renewed political upheaval. The book will be of interest to anyone studying the problems of neoliberal reform across the developing world. This is a comprehensive analysis of three decades of neoliberal policies in Chile, from the Pinochet dictatorship until today.

Chile is often described as a 'model' of neoliberal development policy. Marcus Taylor questions this description. Examining the contradictions of neoliberlism, he demonstrates how it has created a society that is deeply ridden with inequalities.

Taylor shows how the tensions that arose from this social inequality led to the emergence of a 'Third Way' neoliberalism in the post-dictatorship period. Taylor argues that this new development paradigm has failed. This is a result of the inability of 'Third Way' neoliberalism to transform social relationships and institutions.

The nature of this failure affects the direction of popular movements for social change in Latin America during a time of renewed social and political upheaval. "This is a comprehensive analysis of three decades of neoliberal policies in Chile, from the Pinochet dictatorship until today.Chile is often described as a 'model' of neoliberal development policy. Marcus Taylor questions this description. Examining the contradictions of neoliberlism, he demonstrates how it has created a society that is deeply ridden with inequalities.Taylor shows how the tensions that arose from this social inequality led to the emergence of a 'Third Way' neoliberalism in the post-dictatorship period. Taylor argues that this new development paradigm has failed. This is a result of the inability of 'Third Way' neoliberalism to transform social relationships and institutions.The nature of this failure affects the direction of popular movements for social change in Latin America during a time of renewed social and political upheaval."-- Fourni par l'éditeur Introduction: Neoliberalism And Social Transformation -- The Rise And Crisis Of National Developmentalism -- 'chicago To The Rescue' -- The Emergence Of Neoliberalism In Chile -- Neoliberalism And 'creative Destruction', 1973-89 -- From Retrenchment To The 'seven Modernisations' -- The Great Transformation Of Welfare Institutions -- Towards A Third Way? Power And Politics In Post-dictatorship Chile -- Production, Power And Exports -- The Political Economy Of Post-dictatorship Chile -- Labour Institutions And The Politics Of Flexibilisation -- Growth With Equity? Social Policy And Anti-poverty Programmes, 1990-2003 -- The Uncertain Future Of Neoliberalism. Marcus Taylor. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 203-218) And Index. Marcus Taylor provides an introduction to neoliberalism and social transformation in Chile, discussing the rise and crisis of the Chilean National-Developmentalist State and social policy and anti-poverty programmes from 1990-2003