Understanding Contemporary Brazil

ISBN-13: 9781138039322 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 240 str.

Jeff Garmany; Anthony W. Pereira

Opis

Understanding Contemporary Brazil is the perfect introduction to Brazil, and to its ongoing social, political, economic, and cultural complexities. Covering a range of issues this interdisciplinary book equips readers with the contextual understanding and critical insight to explore this fascinating country.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. National Identity and Nation Building  3. Political Structure and Government  4. Economic Development and Social Policy  5. Race and Ethnicity in Brazil  6. Urban Brazil Today  7. Social Movements and Protest in Brazil  8. Environmental Contexts and Challenges 9. Culture and Spirituality  10. Foreign Policy and International Diplomacy  11. Soccer in Brazil