Brazilian Legacies (Perspectives on Latin America and the Caribbean) Focusing on Brazil, this text covers issues such as: the legacy of colour; social realities; and diversions and assertive behaviour.
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| Title | : | Brazilian Legacies (Perspectives on Latin America and the Caribbean) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.63 (705 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0765600099 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 1997-04-02 |
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Focusing on Brazil, this text covers issues such as: the legacy of colour; social realities; and diversions and assertive behaviour.
Editorial : From Library Journal
Levine's self-described "interpretive essay" looks at the social, cultural, economic, and political history of Brazil to offer insights on its present conditions and future prospects as it struggles to build democracy and promote economic development. Some of the "Brazilian legacies" he investigates include colonial rule, slavery, Catholicism, and military dictatorship. Levine's account is enriched by his own large repertoire of personal experiences in Brazil and his extensive use of Portuguese sources. (He is director of Latin American Studies at the University of Miami, Coral Gables.) Levine's juxtaposition of historical analysis and current events provides a deeper understanding of the complexity of the Brazilian reality: the implications of race relations, profound social and economic inequalities, and an authoritarian political culture that breeds corruption. Recommended for scholars.?Tricia Gray, Miami Univ., Oxford, Ohio
Copyright 1997 Reed Business
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