Brazil in Focus

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Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1997-07-01
Publisher(s): Interlink Pub Group Inc
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Summary

An authoritative and up-to-date guide to the giant of Latin America, "Brazil in Focus" explores the history and politics, the people and culture, the economy, the Amazon and the environment, and includes tips on where to go and what to see. Maps, color and bandw photos.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4(1)
1 History
5(15)
Indians and Slaves
5(4)
Independence
9(5)
Getulio Vargas
14(3)
Military Dictatorship
17(3)
2 Society
20(17)
Indians
20(3)
Women
23(2)
Children
25(2)
Race
27(1)
Religion
28(9)
3 Politics
37(8)
Two Brazils
37(2)
The Return to Democracy
39(2)
Grassroots Movements
41(4)
4 The Economy
45(8)
Boom and Bust
45(2)
Industrialization
47(4)
Inequality
51(2)
5 Amazon and Environment
53(8)
Myths and Legends
53(6)
Concrete Jungles
59(2)
6 Culture
61(10)
Carnival
61(2)
Literature
63(3)
Football
66(2)
Gambling
68(2)
Food and Drink
70(1)
Conclusion 71(1)
Where to Go, What to See 72(3)
Tips for Travelers 75(2)
Addresses and Contacts 77(1)
Further Reading and Bookstores 78(2)
Facts and Figures 80

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