Brazil in Focus

by Rocha, Jan

• ISBN13: 9781566562614
• ISBN10: 1566562619
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-07-01
• Publisher: Interlink Pub Group Inc

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