Deconstructing Latin American development: postdevelopment critical theory or Marxist political economy?: A reply to Munck

Abstract

Munck (2018) provides us with a thoughtful reflection on the lessons that can be drawn for the Left from a review of recent Latin American experiences and debates. I am in total agreement with his central point regarding the critical importance of these experiences and debates for augmenting the global Left by the provision of theoretical and political tools that can be used for the Left to come to terms with the forces at work in the current phase of world capitalist development – and inmoving forward. On the other hand, I disagree with the way that he conceptualizes the challenge that recent developments in Latin America presents the Left.