| Description |
1 online resource (272 pages) |
| Series |
Nations of the Modern World Ser.: Latin America |
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Nations of the Modern World Ser.: Latin America
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Tables and Illustrations; Preface; List of Acronyms; 1 THE SEVERAL BRAZILS; The Heartland; The South; The Center-West; The North; The Northeast; 2 FROM DISCOVERY THROUGH OLIGARCHICAL REPUBLIC: BRAZIL TO 1930; From Colony to Kingdom; Consolidation and Nation Building; Establishment of the Republic; Transition to Civilian Rule; Politics Without Parties, 1906-1922; Tenentismo and the Road Toward Revolution; 3 FROM REVOLUTION TO REVOLUTION: BRAZIL 1930-1964; The 1930 Revolution and Vargas's Rise; The Vargas Regime |
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The Democratic Interregnum and Vargas AgainThe Quest for Development and Democracy: 1955-1960; Crises, Compromise, and Radicalization: 1961-1962; Dissensus, Decay, and Disaster: 1963-1964; 4 FROM MILITARY RULE THROUGH DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION: BRAZIL 1964-1989; Castelo Branco and the Arbiter-Ruler Dilemma; Dominance by the Duros; The Road Back Under Geisel; Figueiredo: Political Opening and Economic Difficulties, 1979-1984; The Sarney Government: Transition Under a Caretaker; Consolidating the Transition; 5 POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES IN THE 1990S |
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The First Year: Shakedown Cruise to the DoldrumsThe Second Year: Stemming the Slide and Regaining Momentum; The Third Year: Disaster for Collor, Opportunity for Franco; 1993: Muddling Through; Overhauling the Constitution and Choosing a President; Composition and Orientation of the Cardoso Administration; Political Organizations and Machinery of Government; Soldiers, Property Owners, and Workers; 6 THE ECONOMY AND FINANCES; Brazilian Growth: Demographic and Economic; Industrialization, Modernization of Agriculture, and Natural Resources |
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Infrastructure: Energy, Transportation, Communications, and Financial InstitutionsShadows on Development: Inflation, the Public Sector, and Paying the Bills; External Factors: Debt, Balance of Payments, Investment, and Trade; 7 SOCIETY AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS; Workforce, Income Distribution, and Social Mobility; Social Conditions and Problems; Education; Racial Factors and Race Relations; Religion; 8 CULTURE AND BRAZILIAN WAYS; Cultural Traits and the Media; The Written Word; Music and Theater; Cinema and Electronic Media; Art and Architecture; 9 BRAZIL IN THE WORLD; From Object to Actor |
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The Once-Special U.S.-Brazilian RelationshipBrazil's Neighbors Become More Special; Worldview and Foreign Policy Making; Notes; About the Book and Author; Index |
| Summary |
Myths and misconceptions about Brazil, the world's fifth largest and most populous country, are long-standing. Far from a sleeping giant, Brazil is the southern hemisphere's most important country. Entering its second decade of civilian constitutional government after a protracted period of military rule, it has also recently achieved sustained economic growth. Nevertheless, the nation's population of 157 million is divided by huge inequities in income and education, which are largely correlated with race, and crime rates have spiraled as a result of conflicts over land and resources. Ronald Schneider, a close observer of Brazilian society and politics for many decades, provides a comprehensive multidimensional portrait of this, Latin America's most complex country. He begins with an insightful description of its diverse regions and, then analyzes the historical processes of Brazil's development from the European encounter in 1500 to independence in 1822, the middle-class revolution in 1930, the military takeover in 1964, and the return to democracy after 1984. Schneider goes on to offer a detailed treatment of contemporary government and politics, including the 1994 elections. His closing chapters explore Brazil's rich cultural heritage and assess Brazil's place in the international arena |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
HISTORY -- Latin America -- South America.
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| SUBJECT |
Brazil. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79128015
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| Subject |
Brazil
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780429981654 |
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0429981651 |
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9780429970573 |
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0429970579 |
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