Neo-Extractivism in Latin America: Socio-Environmental Conflicts, the Territorial Turn, and New Political Narratives

Elements in Politics and Society in Latin America

by Maristella Svampa

This Element analyses the political dynamics of neo-extractivism in Latin America. It discusses the critical concepts of neo-extractivism and the commodity consensus and the various phases of socio-environmental conflict, proposing an eco-territorial approach that uncovers the escalation of extractive violence. It also presents horizontal concepts and debates theories that explore the language of Latin American socio-environmental movements, such as Buen Vivir and Derechos de la Naturaleza. In concluding, it proposes an explanation for the end of the progressive era, analyzing its ambiguities and limitations in the dawn of a new political cycle marked by the strengthening of the political rights.

75 pages, Paperback

Published October 17, 2019

About the author

Maristella Svampa es socióloga, escritora e investigadora. Es Licenciada en Filosofía por la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba y Doctora en Sociología por la Escuela de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Sociales (EHESS) de París. Es investigadora Principal del Conicet y Profesora Titular de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Es Coordinadora del Grupo de Estudios Críticos del Desarrollo (GECD) y miembro del colectivo de intelectuales Plataforma 2012.

Reviews

[MiddlyOrange · Rating 5 out of 5]

Svampa's analysis of the history, current state, and challenges of neo-extractivism in Latin America is not only a well-researched and interesting one, but an important one. Her writing is concise and accessible, making this a genuinely captivating reading that serves as a great introduction to the intersection of economic, social, and environmental issues that gave rise to and arise from modern extractivist practices.

[João Cavalcanti · Rating 5 out of 5]

apesar de algumas partes bem técnicas e mais densas, a leitura foi muito gostosa e fluiu muito bem!!! é um livro curtinho, mas bem completo em tudo que abordou 🤝