The History of BrazilBloomsbury Academic, 30. nov 1999 - 208 pages Brazil is a vast, complex country with great potential but an uneven history. This engaging study will introduce readers to the history of Brazil from its origins to today. It emphasizes current issues and problems, including the country's return to democracy after more than two decades of harsh military rule and the economic consequences of adopting free-market policies as part of the creation of the global marketplace. Levine, a noted Brazilianist, explains the legacy of slavery on race relations, the stubborn persistence of barriers to upward mobility, and the characteristics of Brazil's exuberant culture. The author draws not only from a broad array of traditional sources but from oral histories and postings on the Internet. |
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Robert M. Levine. when a nationwide campaign demanded direct elections . It took root firmly during the volatile 1980s and ... election on the strength of a powerful media campaign , was removed from office after impeach- ment for massive ...
... election on a platform promising national development and democracy . The economy buoyed by foreign investment , Kubitschek oversaw the construction of the new national capital of Brasília , spurred the growth of the automobile industry ...
... election neared , Cardoso assumed a more statesmanlike posture , al- though some ungenerous remarks were picked up by the press ( he dis- missed the popular singer Chico Buarque de Holanda's music as " washed up , " presumably because ...
Contents
An Earthly Paradise | 1 |
Early Brazil 15001822 | 31 |
Independence and Empire 18221889 | 55 |
Copyright | |
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