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In the 1960s, Latin American social sciences identified themselves with national projects and explicitly, with utopias such as development and revolution. At present, they have to deal with more complex and interrelated societies, and in some form, the principal topic is the phenomenon of globalization. In this new context, visions derived from theoretical models are no longer related, that is, they no longer make prophecies but rather, suggest possible scenes. This article analyzes the impact of globalization on Latin American social sciences. It highlights the importance of debate and of diverse interpretations in constructing a new social reality. Likewise, it values the contribution of the social sciences to overcoming the dilemma formed by the unrestricted defense of economic globalization and the total rejection of global transformations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The constitution of a Global Anthropology project is taking place in several studies throughout the world. It has especially been dealt by anthropological schools that are not in the so called "great centers"; those refer to Anthropology produced in the USA, England and France. This study analyzes the limits and possibilities of constitution of an anthropological global network, especially in the Latin American context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]