Understanding Contemporary Brazil

List of contents

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

About the author

Jeff Garmany is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography and the King’s Brazil Institute, King’s College London, UK.
Anthony W. Pereira is Professor and Director of the King's Brazil Institute, King’s College London, UK.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Jeff Garmany, Jeff Pereira Garmany, Anthony W. Pereira, Pereira Anthony
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138039322
• ISBN: 978-1-138-03932-2
• No. of pages: 254
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Ethnic Studies, Cultural Studies, Brazil, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Economy, Social & cultural history, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Caribbean & Latin American, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries, Politics & government, Social and cultural history, Politics and government, Development Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, Relating to Latin / Hispanic American people, Hispanic & Latino Studies