Father of the poor?

By Robert M. Levine

Subjects: Politics and government, Brazil, economic policy, 981.06/1/092, Vargas, getúlio , 1883-1954, Brazil, politics and government, Social policy, F2538 .l48 1998, Vargas, getulio, 1883-1954, Economic policy

Description: "Biographical essay on Getúlio Vargas, dictator and elected president 1930-45 and 1951-54, focuses on inconsistencies in his claim to be a social reformer. Includes a creative collection of documents and photographs showing Vargas' many images. Extremely useful for students"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.