1st Edition

Brazil Culture And Politics In A New Industrial Powerhouse

By Ronald M. Schneider Copyright 1996
272 Pages
by Routledge

272 Pages
by Routledge

272 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more
Preface -- The Several Brazils -- From Discovery through Oligarchical Republic: Brazil To 1930 -- From Revolution to Revolution: Brazil 1930-1964 -- From Military Rule through Democratic Transition: Brazil 1964–1989 -- Politics and Government Policies in the 1990s -- The Economy and Finances -- Society and Social Problems -- Culture and Brazilian Ways -- Brazil in the World

Biography

Schneider, Ronald M.