Modern Brazil

Author : Colin M. MacLachlan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0842051236

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A History of Modern Brazil by Colin M. MacLachlan Pdf

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.

Author : Anthony W. Pereira
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780198812081

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Modern Brazil: a Very Short Introduction by Anthony W. Pereira Pdf

Anthony Pereira introduces the country and idea of Brazil, from its depiction in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, to Brazil's colonial past, and the country's transformation from a poor agricultural outpost to an integral part of the 21st century global order. Throughout he considers the economic, political, and social challenges the country faces.

Author : Jeff Garmany,Anthony W. Pereira
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351708296

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Understanding Contemporary Brazil by Jeff Garmany,Anthony W. Pereira Pdf

Brazil has famously been called a country of contradictions. It is a place where narratives of "racial democracy" exist in the face of stark inequalities, and where the natural environment is celebrated as a point of national pride, but at the same time is exploited at alarming rates. To people on the outside looking in, these contradictions seem hard to explain. Understanding Contemporary Brazil tackles these problems head-on, providing the perfect critical introduction to Brazil's ongoing social, political, economic, and cultural complexities. Key topics include: • National identity and political structure. • Economic development, environmental contexts, and social policy. • Urban issues and public security. • Debates over culture, race, gender, and spirituality. • Social inequality, protest, and social movements. • Foreign diplomacy and international engagement. By considering more broadly the historical, political economic, and socio-cultural roots of Brazil’s internal dynamics, this interdisciplinary book equips readers with the contextual understanding and critical insight necessary to explore this fascinating country. Written by renowned authors at one of the world's most important centers for the study of Brazil, Understanding Contemporary Brazil is ideal for university students and researchers, yet also accessible to any reader looking to learn more about one of the world's largest and most significant countries.

Author : Peter M. Beattie
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0842050396

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The Human Tradition in Modern Brazil by Peter M. Beattie Pdf

The Human Tradition in Modern Brazil makes the last two centuries of Brazilian history come alive through the stories of mostly non-elite individuals. The pieces in this lively collection address how people experienced historical continuities and changes by exploring how they related to the rise of Brazilian national identity and the emergence of a national state. By including a broad array of historical actors from different regions, ethnicities, occupations, races, genders, and eras, The Human Tradition in Modern Brazil brings a human dimension to major economic, political, cultural, and social transitions. Because these perspectives do not always fit with the generalizations made about the predominant attitudes, values, and beliefs of different groups, they bring a welcome complexity to the understanding of Brazilian society and history.

Author : Herbert S. Klein,Francisco Vidal Luna
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108489027

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Modern Brazil by Herbert S. Klein,Francisco Vidal Luna Pdf

The first social history examining all aspects of Brazil's radical transition from a predominantly rural society to an urban one.

Author : Lauro Cavalcanti
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-31
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1568983417

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When Brazil Was Modern by Lauro Cavalcanti Pdf

This guide to modern Brazilian architecture takes us on a tour of over 125 projects designed between 1928-1960. There are works by 33 architects, and each entry gives a brief description, photographs, drawings, and information on visitor access.

Author : Colin M. MacLachlan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1993-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461665472

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A History of Modern Brazil by Colin M. MacLachlan Pdf

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 Pelé to classical musician Villa Lobos, Brazil is known as a distinctive, diverse country. 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. A History of Modern Brazil will inform and entertain students in courses on Brazil and modern Latin America.

Author : Alfredo Saad-Filho,Lecio Morais
Publisher : Pluto Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Brazil
ISBN : 0745336752

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Brazil by Alfredo Saad-Filho,Lecio Morais Pdf

A political analysis of the paradox of modern-day Brazil, charting the political transition from military rule to democracy, and to neoliberalism.

Author : Richard J. Williams
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781861896957

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Brazil by Richard J. Williams Pdf

Set against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty, Brazil’s striking modernist architecture has long garnered international acclaim. But these well-known works are not fully reflective of the built environment of Brazil, and with this volume, Richard Williams unearths the rich architectural heritage of Brazil. Spanning from 1945 through today, the book examines Brazilian architecture beyond the works of renowned architects such as Oscar Niemeyer and the “Carioca” architects of Rio de Janeiro. Williams investigates issues such as the use of historic architecture, the importance of leisure and luxury, the role of the favela as a backdrop and inspiration for development, and the rapid growth of cities. From the designated world heritage site of Brasilia—a capital city that was planned from the ground up—to the installation work of artists such as Hélio Oiticica, Brazil delves into the origins and far-reaching influence of Brazil’s architectural modernism. At a moment when Latin America is of increasing importance in global business and culture, Brazilwill be an essential read for all scholars of architecture and Latin American history.

Author : Alexander Edmonds
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-13
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780822348016

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Pretty Modern by Alexander Edmonds Pdf

This ethnographic account of Brazils emergence as a global leader in plastic surgery takes readers from Ipanema socialite circles to telenovela studios to the packed waiting rooms of public hospitals offering free cosmetic surgery.

Author : Bryan McCann
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004-05-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0822332736

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Hello, Hello Brazil by Bryan McCann Pdf

DIVA study of the foundation of Brazilian popular music and its effect on the formation of national identity and cultural expression./div

Author : Zilah Quezado Deckker
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781136363696

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Brazil Built by Zilah Quezado Deckker Pdf

"The book constitutes a unique presentation of the major Modern buildings in Brazil in their historical context. Prompted by the contemporary revaluation of Modernism and the renewed interest in Brazil, this book examines how the buildings came into being, how they came to be so highly regarded, and the changing reactions to them in Brazil and abroad."--Jacket

Author : Henrique Ephim Mindlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015009424667

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Modern Architecture in Brazil by Henrique Ephim Mindlin Pdf

Author : Cristina Rocha
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 082482976X

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Zen in Brazil by Cristina Rocha Pdf

Widely perceived as an overwhelmingly Catholic nation, Brazil has experienced in recent years a growth in the popularity of Buddhism among the urban, cosmopolitan upper classes. In the 1990s Buddhism in general and Zen in particular were adopted by national elites, the media, and popular culture as a set of humanistic values to counter the rampant violence and crime in Brazilian society. Despite national media attention, the rapidly expanding Brazilian market for Buddhist books and events, and general interest in the globalization of Buddhism, the Brazilian case has received little scholarly attention. Cristina Rocha addresses that shortcoming in Zen in Brazil. Drawing on fieldwork in Japan and Brazil, she examines Brazilian history, culture, and literature to uncover the mainly Catholic, Spiritist, and Afro-Brazilian religious matrices responsible for this particular indigenization of Buddhism. In her analysis of Japanese immigration and the adoption and creolization of the Sôtôshû school of Zen Buddhism in Brazil, she offers the fascinating insight that the latter is part of a process of "cannibalizing" the modern other to become modern oneself. She shows, moreover, that in practicing Zen, the Brazilian intellectual elites from the 1950s onward have been driven by a desire to acquire and accumulate cultural capital both locally and overseas. Their consumption of Zen, Rocha contends, has been an expression of their desire to distinguish themselves from popular taste at home while at the same time associating themselves with overseas cultural elites.

Author : John Whitlam
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1031 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-16
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781317237655

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Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar by John Whitlam Pdf

Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Brazilian Portuguese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as agreement, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is carefully organized around language functions covering all major communication situations such as establishing identity, making contact and expressing likes, dislikes and preferences. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Building on the success of the first edition, this second edition also includes: • An introduction to the history and current status of Brazilian Portuguese • Notes for Spanish speakers pointing out the main grammatical differences between the two languages • Additional explanation and exemplification of areas of particular difficulty for learners. A combination of reference grammar and practical usage manual, Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar is the ideal source for learners of Brazilian Portuguese at all levels, from beginner to advanced.