Beschreibung:
Jeff Garmany is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography and the King's Brazil Institute, King's College London, UK.
Understanding Contemporary Brazil is the perfect introduction to Brazil, and to its ongoing social, political, economic, and cultural complexities. Covering a range of issues this interdisciplinary book equips readers with the contextual understanding and critical insight to explore this fascinating country.
1. Introduction 2. National Identity and Nation Building 3. Political Structure and Government 4. Economic Development and Social Policy 5. Race and Ethnicity in Brazil 6. Urban Brazil Today 7. Social Movements and Protest in Brazil 8. Environmental Contexts and Challenges 9. Culture and Spirituality 10. Foreign Policy and International Diplomacy 11. Soccer in Brazil