Resumen:
1. The theoretical perspective of this book, 2. Four types of capitalism in Latin America, 3. The accumulation regime, 4. The mode of integration to the world economy, 5. The role of the state, 6. The dominant social coalition: transformations and present configuration, 7. State structures and political systems, 8. The social contract: the wage relation, 9. Conclusions: performance and frailties of the Latin American capitalisms