The Brazil of To-day
Author : Arthur Dias
Publisher :
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 12,44 MB
Release : 1907
Category : Brazil
ISBN :
Brazil Today
Author : John J. Crocitti
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,31 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0313346720
Book Description
For students, business people, government officials, artists, and tourists--in short, anyone traveling to or wishing to know more about contemporary Brazil--this is an essential resource. The two-volume Brazil Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic is an introductory work intended for those in search of basic information about Brazilian institutions, businesses, social issues, and culture. At the same time, it is a work that reflects the nation's geographic, demographic, economic, and cultural diversity. The wide-reaching encyclopedia offers an entry for each Brazilian state with information about the land, climate, economy, and culture. It also offers extensive coverage of the country's political parties and leaders, its governmental and non-governmental organizations, and the environmental issues and social problems that shape Brazilian politics today. In addition, the work pays considerable attention to the economy and business through entries on industry, agriculture, commerce, banking, and economic policies. Finally, there are entries that illuminate various aspects of Brazil's culture, including the nation's social movements, religion, education, music, cuisine, and literature, as well as personalities from sports and entertainment. 250 A-Z entries on contemporary government, the economic and business sectors, social movements, environmental issues, culture, and more Dozens of photographs of geographic features, landmarks, architecture, the urban landscape, industrial and agricultural enterprises, and personalities from politics, entertainment, and sports Cross-listings and indexes to guide readers to related topics
Brazil and Her People of To-day
Author : Nevin Otto Winter
Publisher :
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 47,8 MB
Release : 1910
Category : Black people
ISBN :
Book Description
Days of National Festivity in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1823–1889
Author : Hendrik Kraay
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 34,45 MB
Release : 2013-05-29
Category : History
ISBN : 0804786100
Book Description
Official and popular celebrations marked the Brazilian empire's days of national festivity, and these civic rituals were the occasion for often intense debate about the imperial regime. Hendrik Kraay explores the patterns of commemoration in the capital of Rio de Janeiro, the meanings of the principal institutions of the constitutional monarchy established in 1822–24 (which were celebrated on days of national festivity), and the challenges to the imperial regime that took place during the festivities. While officialdom and the narrow elite sought to control civic rituals, the urban lower classes took an active part in them, although their popular festivities were not always welcomed by the elite. Days of National Festivity is the first book to provide a systematic analysis of civic ritual in a Latin American country over a long period of time—and in doing so, it offers new perspectives on the Brazilian empire, elite and popular politics, and urban culture.
The Brazil of To-day
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 12,64 MB
Release : 1910
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
A History of Modern Brazil
Author : Colin M. MacLachlan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,11 MB
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9780842051231
Book Description
Over time, Brazil has evolved into a well-defined nation with a strong sense of identity. From the natural beauty of the Amazon River to the exciting resort city of Rio de Janeiro, from soccer champion Pele to classical musician Villa Lobos, Brazil is known as a distinctive, diverse country. It is recognized worldwide for its World Cup soccer team, samba music, dancing, and celebrations of Carnival. This book provides a well-rounded, brief history of Brazil that uniquely focuses on both the politics and culture of the republic. Colin MacLachlan uses a political narrative to frame the evolution of national culture and the formation of national identity. He evaluates Brazilian myths, stereotypes, and icons such as soccer and dancing as part of the historical analysis. Brazil's history is presented from its colonial roots to the present, showing how the country developed its economic and social base, then struggled to modernize and secure a respected world role. Key issues are examined: immigration, slavery and race, territorial expansion, the military, and technology and industrialization. The integration of cultural material enriches the text. It provides handy points for classroom discussion and will help students remember particular aspects Brazil's history. The book includes fascinating side-bars on various aspects of Brazilian culture, including Copacabana Beach and the rain forests. A History of Modern Brazil will inform and entertain students in courses on Brazil and modern Latin America.
Brazil's Dance with the Devil
Author : Dave Zirin
Publisher : Haymarket Books
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 19,78 MB
Release : 2014-05-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1608464334
Book Description
One of the Boston Globe’s Best Sports Books of the Year: “Incisive, heartbreaking, important and even funny” (Jeremy Schaap, New York Times–bestselling author of Cinderella Man). The people of Brazil celebrated when it was announced that they were hosting the World Cup—the world’s most-viewed athletic tournament—in 2014 and the 2016 Summer Olympics. But as the events were approaching, ordinary Brazilians were holding the country’s biggest protest marches in decades. Sports journalist Dave Zirin traveled to Brazil to find out why. In a rollicking read that travels from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to the fabled Maracanã Stadium to the halls of power in Washington, DC, Zirin examines Brazilians’ objections to the corruption of the games they love; the toll such events take on impoverished citizens; and how taking to the streets opened up an international conversation on the culture, economics, and politics of sports. “Millions will enjoy the World Cup and Olympics, but Zirin justly reminds readers of the real human costs beyond the spectacle.” —Kirkus Reviews
Brazil Today [2 volumes]
Author : John J. Crocitti
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 16,30 MB
Release : 2011-12-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0313346739
Book Description
For students, business people, government officials, artists, and tourists—in short, anyone traveling to or wishing to know more about contemporary Brazil—this is an essential resource. The two-volume Brazil Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic is an introductory work intended for those in search of basic information about Brazilian institutions, businesses, social issues, and culture. At the same time, it is a work that reflects the nation's geographic, demographic, economic, and cultural diversity. The wide-reaching encyclopedia offers an entry for each Brazilian state with information about the land, climate, economy, and culture. It also offers extensive coverage of the country's political parties and leaders, its governmental and non-governmental organizations, and the environmental issues and social problems that shape Brazilian politics today. In addition, the work pays considerable attention to the economy and business through entries on industry, agriculture, commerce, banking, and economic policies. Finally, there are entries that illuminate various aspects of Brazil's culture, including the nation's social movements, religion, education, music, cuisine, and literature, as well as personalities from sports and entertainment.
The Brazil of To-Day
Author : Arthur Dias
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 50,8 MB
Release : 2018-02-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780656156009
Book Description
Excerpt from The Brazil of to-Day: A Book of Commercial, Political and Geographical Information on Brazil, Impressions of Voyage, Descriptive and Picturesque Date About the Principal Cities, Prominent Men and Leading Events of Our Days With Illustrations and Statistics About China, empire of Tartars and Mongolians, it is enough to say that only half of its enormous population is really Chinese. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Brazil on the Rise
Author : Larry Rohter
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 18,64 MB
Release : 2012-02-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0230120733
Book Description
A fabled country with a reputation for danger, romance and intrigue, Brazil has transformed itself in the past decade. This title, written by the go-to journalist on Brazil, intimately portrays a country of contradictions, a country of passion and above all a country of immense power.
