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The Brazil reader
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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… |
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The new Brazil
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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 |
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Starting over
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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 |
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Dancing with the devil in the City of God
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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 |
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The new Brazil
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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 |
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Emerging powers, emerging markets, emerging societies
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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 |
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Amazonian caboclo society
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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… |
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