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Table of Contents:
1. Introduction 2. History Colonisation: Sugar, Indians and African Slaves From Zumbi's revolt to independence and the Republic Coffee and rubber, European immigration The second world war, Vargas and industrialisation 1964-1985 Military dictatorship, the 'economic miracle' The fight for democracy, independent trade unions, the radical Church, the founding of the Workers Party. From the 'lost decade' to economic stability: the real. Democratic government stabilises: Fernando Henrique Cardoso. The Workers Party in local government. 3. Society Indians: from primitives to political actors Land Conflicts: the power of the landowners Women, sexual politics, gays and lesbians Race and racism, Afro-Brazilians in society and politics Social policy: theeducation grants , the consumer society, the 'new middle class' Religion: the decline of radical Catholicism, the rise of the Pentecostals and the non-believers, African religions, spiritism The rise of social media Drugs, violence and fear: police violence and 'pacification' The protests of 2013, football stadiums or good quality transport and social services? 3. Politics The Workers Party in government, managing an old model. Successes and failures, prosperity and protest - including feature on Lula Government policy on the Amazon, land and the indigenous - the landowners call the shots Congress, corruption and political reform: the crisis of the party system Coming to terms with the past: the Truth Commission Brazil in the world: influence in South America, in Africa, role in the UN, BRICS The new protest movements, MPL, Fora do Eixo The political future: 2014 Elections, etc. 4. The Economy Dependency forever: an extractive economy from the 16th to the 21st century From basket case to South American tiger 1980-1995 The structure of the Brazilian economy: dependence on commodities, limited industrialisations Kings of concrete: the power of the construction companies Links to the rest of the Americas, integration: Mercosul, UNASUR Brazil in Africa In thrall to the car 5 Amazon and Environment Myths and Legends From Belem-Brasilia to Belo Monte: concreting the Amazon, the 'Brown Left' The energy model: the curse of cheap oil swamps renewables Amazon alternatives The urban crisis: cars, cars and coughs Brazil in a changing global climate 6. Culture Carnival Music, Television, literature, cinema, architecture Search for Identity: Brazil and world culture The football nation - social and political significance, protests: love football, hate FIFA. Motor racing Gambling Media concentration and alternative media Food and Drink 7. Conclusion 8. Practical Information Where to Go What to See Tips for Travellers - travelling on a budget in a high-cost country Addresses and Contacts Further Reading and Bookstores Facts and Figures


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781899365784
  • Publisher: Latin America Bureau
  • Publisher Imprint: Latin America Bureau
  • Height: 210 mm
  • Width: 148 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1899365788
  • Publisher Date: 06 Jun 2014
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Sub Title: Its People, Politics, Society and Culture


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