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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Brazil reader The Brazil reader University Press Duke Bordering all but two of South America's other nations and by far Latin America's largest country, Brazil differs linguistically, historically, and culturally from Spanish America. Its indigenous peo… OL15192985W
The new Brazil The new Brazil Riordan Roett "Recounts Brazil's evolution from remote Portuguese colony, through economic crises that led to more prudent monetary policies, and to its new status as a regional leader, a respected ambassador for … OL15617094W
Starting over Starting over Albert Fishlow "Explains how the changes that Brazil has undergone over the last twenty years have transformed the social, political, economic, and diplomatic realms in that country and will affect its future, and … OL15951701W
Dancing with the devil in the City of God Dancing with the devil in the City of God Juliana Barbassa Rio de Janeiro is a city of extremes: from Carnaval's hedonistic delights, to the poverty of the favelas, to the softly seductive samba beat. But there's a dark side to this beautiful city: for years… OL20006213W
The new Brazil The new Brazil Raúl Zibechi Once upon a time, Lula's election in Brazil offered a pretense of hope to the international left. In the midst of a rapidly shifting global economy, Brazil has since emerged as a powerful new player … OL20048184W
Emerging powers, emerging markets, emerging societies Emerging powers, emerging markets, emerging societies Xing Li,Steen Fryba Christensen "The rise of emerging or new powers has recently become one of the most researched areas in International Relations. While most studies focus on relations between traditional and emerging powers, thi… OL22320369W
Amazonian caboclo society Amazonian caboclo society Stephen Nugent "Important study examines peasant/caboclo society of the lower Brazilian Amazon, a largely neglected population in the anthropological literature on Amazonia. After discussing various representations… OL3544033W