Books in the Antipode Book Series series

Critical urban theory and postcolonial approaches are brought together in this compelling book to explore the relationship between colonial legacies, urbanization, and global capitalism in southern Mexico.* Investigates the boom-to-bust story of maquiladoras in the state of Yucatán to shed light on how the built environment was shaped by discourse, imaginaries, and everyday practices* Examines the infrastructure constructed to support the maquiladora project and traces the attempts of the state to portray Yucatán as an exotic and business-friendly maquiladora paradise* Reveals how these practices stand in contrast to the livelihood strategies and life stories of maquiladora workers and residents* Draws on a wide range of sources to illustrate a central tension in capitalism: its tendency to homogenize while thriving in differentiation* Provides important insights into an understudied location and urges us to understand urbanization in the global South in new ways

New interest in labour and union internationalism has developed over the last 10-15 years. This collection, co-edited by scholars from an older and younger generation, is a very original attempt to grapple with the challenges of globalisation for labor. The collection includes contributions from academics and activists based in the North and South.