The politics of urban survival -- Raising the stakes: neighborhood politics in Vila Brasil -- Reshaping political space: neighborhood politics in Vidigal -- The coming of elections -- Turning out the vote
Summary
"Compares two favelas in greater Rio de Janeiro, one based on clientelistic politics and the other on community activism. Using solid fieldwork, this profitable study of traditional politics and emerging political challenges is an excellent example of an interdisciplinary approach to the study of popular sectors"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57. http://www.loc.gov/hlas
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-185) and index