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In 1935, after the death of dictator General Juan Vicente Gmez, Venezuela consolidated its position as the world's major oil exporter and began to establish what today is South America's longestlasting democratic regime. Endowed with the power of state oil wealth, successive presidents appeared as transcendent figures who could magically transform Venezuela into a modern nation. During the 197478 oil boom, dazzling development projects promised finally to effect this transformation. Yet now the state must struggle to appease its foreign creditors, counter a declining economy, and contain a discontented citizenry. In critical dialogue with contemporary social theory, Fernando Coronil examines key transformations in Venezuela's polity, culture, and economy, recasting theories of development and highlighting the relevance of these processes for other postcolonial nations. The result is a timely and compelling historical ethnography of political power at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary reflections on modernity and the state.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Magical State: Nature, Money, and Modernity in Venezuela'? A: The book explores the political, cultural, and economic transformations in Venezuela, particularly focusing on the impact of oil wealth on the country's development and identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Magical State' is Fernando Coronil.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on November 10, 1997.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 465 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Development & Growth.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as modernity, state power, oil wealth, and their effects on Venezuelan society and politics.
- Q: Does the book include any contemporary social theory analysis? A: Yes, the book engages in critical dialogue with contemporary social theory to analyze Venezuela's transformations.
- Q: What relevance does this book have for other postcolonial nations? A: The book highlights the processes of development in Venezuela and discusses their implications for understanding similar challenges in other postcolonial nations.