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1 online resource (255 pages) |
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction; Aims of the book and frames of analysis; Key themes; Outline of chapters; A final note on sources and readings; Note; References; 2. National identity and nation building; Tall and tan and young and lovely . . .; The colonial legacy; From empire to the Republic of the United States of Brazil; A dictator, a democratic regime, and a military coup; Authoritarianism and resistance; Conclusion; Notes; Suggested English readings; References |
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3. Political structure and governmentIntroduction; The political system; The late development of a national state; A strong democracy?; The Carwash corruption investigation; Conclusion; Notes; Suggested English readings; References; 4. Economic development and social policy; Introduction; Developmentalism; Liberalism; Post-developmentalism; The consensus of 1995-2010; The expansion of social programs; The recession of 2015-2016: challenges in fiscal and social policy; Conclusion; Notes; Suggested English readings; References; 5. Race and ethnicity in Brazil; Introduction |
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Ethnic and racial mixture in BrazilChallenging pseudo-scientific racism: the advances and silences of "racial democracy"; Activism, public policies, and debates over race and ethnicity in Brazil; Conclusion; Notes; Suggested English readings; References; 6. Urban Brazil today; Considering Brazilian cities; Growth and urban infrastructure; Informality and segregation; Public security in Brazilian cities; Brazilian cities in the twenty-first century; Conclusion; Notes; Suggested English readings; References; 7. Social movements and protest in Brazil; Introduction |
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Roots: Brazil's legacy of resistance (1500-1930)Mobilization: political opportunities and resource mobilization (1930-1985); Democracy: the rise of Brazil's 'new' social movements (1985-2013); The twenty-first century: social movements going forward (2013 onward); Conclusion; Suggested English readings; References; 8. Environmental contexts and challenges; Introduction; Colonization, exploitation, and globalization; 'Valuing' the landscape; Socio-environmentalism, democracy, and twenty-first century legislation; Brazil: environment of the future?; Notes; Suggested English readings; References |
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9. Culture and spiritualityIntroduction; Origins and geographic differences; Forms of cultural expression; Brazilian spirituality; Religion's place in twenty-first-century Brazil; Conclusion; Notes; Suggested English readings; References; 10. Foreign policy and international diplomacy; Introduction; Brazil's diplomatic tradition and experience; Foreign policy under Cardoso and Lula; Brazilian foreign policy going forward; Conclusion; Notes; Suggested English readings; References; 11. Soccer in Brazil; Introduction; The origins of futebol; The Seleção; The modern game; Conclusion; Notes |
| Summary |
Brazil has famously been called a country of contradictions. It is a place where narratives of "racial democracy" exist in the face of stark inequalities, and where the natural environment is celebrated as a point of national pride, but at the same time is exploited at alarming rates. To people on the outside looking in, these contradictions seem hard to explain. Understanding Contemporary Brazil tackles these problems head-on, providing the perfect critical introduction to Brazil's ongoing social, political, economic, and cultural complexities. Key topics include: - National identity and political structure. - Economic development, environmental contexts, and social policy. - Urban issues and public security. - Debates over culture, race, gender, and spirituality. - Social inequality, protest, and social movements. - Foreign diplomacy and international engagement. By considering more broadly the historical, political economic, and socio-cultural roots of Brazil's internal dynamics, this interdisciplinary book equips readers with the contextual understanding and critical insight necessary to explore this fascinating country. Written by renowned authors at one of the world's most important centers for the study of Brazil, Understanding Contemporary Brazil is ideal for university students and researchers, yet also accessible to any reader looking to learn more about one of the world's largest and most significant countries |
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Suggested English readings |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Print version record |
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Civilization.
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Economic history.
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Politics and government
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Social history.
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Civilization
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Social Conditions
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civilization.
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social history.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Developing Countries.
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agrarian reform.
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amazon.
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Brazil.
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capoeira.
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cultural diversity.
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economic development.
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indigenous communities.
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international relations.
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Latin America.
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political science.
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rural development.
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social policy.
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state building.
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urban development.
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Civilization.
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Economic history.
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Politics and government.
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Social history.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Pereira, Anthony W
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| ISBN |
9781351708302 |
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1351708309 |
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9781351708296 |
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1351708295 |
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9781351708289 |
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1351708287 |
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9781315175959 |
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1315175959 |
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