Pereira, Anthony W.

Modern Brazil: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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ISBN 13:
9780198812081
author:
Pereira, Anthony W.
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
17.4 x 11.4 x 1 centimeters (0.1
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£10.14

Description

Brazil is often associated with images of conviviality and natural beauty, but behind these associations lies a complex country with its own unique trajectory through the 20th and 21st centuries. This Very Short Introduction offers an account of modern Brazil, covering major features of the country's transformation, including the rise of the modern state, violent repression under dictatorship, and ongoing domestic challenges. The book highlights some of the peculiar features of Brazil's development, such as the tendency of its political leaders to engage in complicated informal deals, and the role of welfare institutions in exacerbating economic inequalities. It also explores Brazil's peaceful relations with its neighbours despite a history of state violence against citizens. This introduction provides an overview of modern Brazil, covering key aspects of the country's transformation and development over time.

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