Date of Award

Spring 5-1-2007

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Political Science

First Advisor

H. Michael Erisman

Second Advisor

Kimberly Fredericks

Third Advisor

Robert Van Sickel

Abstract

Significant emphasis has been placed upon external influences which have maintained or perpetuated the relative underdevelopment of Latin America. Though some of this literature will provide a basis for explanation, the current analysis addresses the phenomenon with a notable variation from existing perspectives by introducing the Foucauldian distinction between juridical power and disciplinary power as an evaluative framework of analysis. Specifically, it emphasizes the need to incorporate unique cultural, historical, and structural characteristics that interrelate with power dynamics that have materialized within Argentina and have frustrated development efforts.

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