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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... programs that as pub- licists for the regime explained in European fascist terms , were to impose efficiency and improve moral and national pride ( the issue was rarely seen as one of poor education , low wages , or lack of jobs ) ...
... programs were shallow and limited in their impact — is borne out by the allocation of fiscal resources under Vargas's tenure . Despite his constant and growing emphasis on the need to elevate the condition of the poor , the fact is that ...
... program , but it represented a uniquely Brazilian adaptation . Imported culture invaded Brazil during and after the First ... programs , and the Internet , which is wildly popular among young people . Histori- cally , however , Brazilian ...
Contents
An Earthly Paradise | 1 |
Early Brazil 15001822 | 31 |
Independence and Empire 18221889 | 55 |
Copyright | |
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