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" Brazil : "
Todd L. Edwards.
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BL
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956262
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b710632
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Edwards, Todd L.
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Brazil : : a global studies handbook /\ Todd L. Edwards.
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| Publication Statement
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Santa Barbara, Calif. :: ABC-CLIO,, ©2008.
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Global studies. Latin America & the Caribbean
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1 online resource (xxi, 333 pages) :: illustrations, maps.
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1851099956
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2532069007
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9782532069007
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Pt. 1. Narrative section -- 1. Geography and history -- The physical setting -- The North -- The Northeast -- The Center-West -- The South-East -- The South -- Portugal's discovery of Brazil -- Portuguese settlement of Brazil -- The indigenous population -- Colonial Brazil -- Slavery and social structure in colonial Brazil -- The church in colonial Brazil -- Colonial political and economic institutions -- Imperial reorganization (1750-1808) -- Independence -- The Brazilian Empire -- Dom Pedro I (1822-1831) -- Dom Pedro II (1840-1889) -- The republic (1889-1930) -- Canudos -- Economy of the republic -- The Vargas era (1930-1954) -- The second republic (1946-1964) -- Brazil's military dictatorship (1964-1985) -- Brazil's economic miracle -- From liberalization to redemocratization -- Fernando Collor de Mello (1990-1992) -- Fernando Henrique Cardoso (1995-2003) -- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003-present) -- References and further readings -- 2. The Brazilian economy -- Introduction -- Growth versus development -- Overview -- The colonial economy -- Brazil's sugar cycle -- The gold boom -- The waning years of colonial Brazil -- Brazil's postindependence economy -- Brazil's coffee cycle -- The rubber boom -- Government and the economy in nineteenth-century Brazil -- Brazil's early industrial growth -- World War I -- The 1920s -- The Great Depression -- World War II -- The postwar push to industrialize -- Brazil's military dictatorship -- External shocks and Brazil's debt crisis -- A return to democracy amidst economic instability -- Political and economic transformation : the context -- Fernando Henrique Cardoso and the real plan -- From stabilization to liberalization -- Trade -- Privatization -- Deregulation -- Roadblocks to reform -- Contemporary economic issues -- Inflation and stabilization -- Poverty and inequality -- Foreign debt -- Agrarian reform -- References and further readings -- 3. Politics and government -- Introduction -- The historical backdrop -- Independence and the empire -- The empire -- The old republic -- The Vargas era (1930-1945) -- The new republic -- The military republic (1964-1985) -- Transition to democracy -- José Sarney (1985-1990) -- Fernando Collor de Mello (1990-1992) -- Itamar Franco (1992-1995) -- The Cardoso era (1995-2003) -- Political reform -- Cardoso continued -- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003-present) -- The scandals -- Lula : an evaluation -- A note on foreign policy -- References and further readings -- 4. Society and culture -- Introduction -- The people -- The Portuguese -- The Indians -- The Africans -- The immigrants -- Regional types -- The language -- Social relationships -- Religion -- Catholicism -- Protestantism -- Judaism and Eastern religions -- Candomblé and other Afro-Brazilian religions -- Selected themes in Brazilian culture -- Art and architecture -- Literature -- Music -- Film -- Popular culture -- Women in Brazil -- Education -- References and further readings.
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Pt. 2. Reference section -- Key events in Brazilian history -- Significant people in Brazilian history -- Brazil-related organizations -- Business and economics -- Culture, education, and exchange -- Brazil's government representatives in the United States -- News -- Tourism -- Annotated bibliography of recommended works on Brazil -- General works -- Geography and history of Brazil -- Economy of Brazil -- Politics and government -- Society and culture -- Glossary of selected terms.
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| Abstract
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An easy-to-access, multifaceted introduction to the world's fifth largest nation--a staggeringly diverse region, socially and geographically, that remains relatively unknown even as it becomes increasingly important on the world stage. This guide offers a chronological narrative summary of over five centuries of South America's largest country--from the days of early Portuguese exploration to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelection. In addition, it provides a richly informative section of alphabetically organized entries covering important Brazilian people, places, and events. For readers both new to Brazil or researching specific aspects of its unique history, complex politics, heavyweight economy, and vibrant culture.--From publisher description.
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History Archaeology.
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HISTORY.
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Latin America.
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Regions Countries - Americas.
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Brazil, Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Brasilien
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Brazil.
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981
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F2509.5.E39 2008eb
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