First published in 1989, this book focuses upon the phenomenon of export-led industrialisation fuelled by foreign investment and technology. He concentrates on Mexico, where US companies have been taking advantage of inexpensive labour to establish "maquilla" factories that assemble US parts for export. Through this detailed study of the maquilla industry, Sklair charts the progress from the political imperialism of colonial days to the economic imperialism of today.
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First published in 1989, this book focuses upon the phenomenon of export-led industrialisation fuelled by foreign investment and technology. He concentrates on Mexico, where US companies have been taking advantage of inexpensive labour to establish "maquilla" factories that assemble US parts for export. Through this detailed study of the maquilla industry, Sklair charts the progress from the political imperialism of colonial days to the economic imperialism of today.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Library Editions: Development |
Release date | November 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2011 |
Authors | Leslie Sklair |
Dimensions | 234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 272 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-60197-9 |
Barcode | 9780415601979 |
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LSN | 0-415-60197-5 |