State, work and capitalism at the borders

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Abstract

The research presented in this article aims to reflect on the relationship between the process of capital expansion and border dynamics, emphasizing the state’s participation and the labor relations established in such regions. From the theoretical contributions of István Mészáros, the study problematizes the consequences of the expansionist and uncontrollable nature of capital in the implementation of public policies and in the workers’ strategies. The fragmentation of the practices of the real state are observed, along with specific development policies, such as the case of the maquilas, and the lifestyles of the people living on the borders.

Author Biography

Eric Gustavo Cardin, Western Paraná State University, Foz do Iguaçú, Paraná

Doutor em Sociologia pela Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” (UNESP). Professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Sociedade, Cultura e Fronteiras da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE).

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Published

2018-07-16

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Vol. 21 No. 2 (2018): Fronteira, migrações, direitos sociais e serviço social

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Thematic essay

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