THE BOOK BETWEEN UNDERDEVELOPMENTAND REVOLUTlON A Latin American Perspective is a collection of essays on problems related to social development, written by a leading Latin American sociologist. In these essays,the author has critically reviewed the existing paradigms of development against the background of Latin American experience, and has examined alternative approaches proposed for the future to usher in another development Full with the richness of experience and wealth of insights, these essays published earlier in different interna tional journals have been widely acclaimed by social scientists and development personnel. They are of interest not only to those working on Latin America but to all engaged in action or research relative to social development, particularly in rural areas.