Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this one-stop
reference explores everything that makes up modern Brazil,
including its geography, politics, pop culture, social media, daily
life, and much more. Home to the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016
Summer Olympic Games-and one of the world's fastest-growing
economies-Brazil is quickly becoming a prominent player on the
international stage. This book captures the essence of the nation
and its people in a unique, topically organized volume. Narrative
chapters written by expert contributors examine geography, history,
government and politics, economics, society, culture, and
contemporary issues, making Brazil an ideal one-stop reference for
high school and undergraduate students. Coverage on religion,
ethnicity, marriage and sexuality, education, literature and drama,
art and architecture, music and dance, food, leisure and sport, and
media provides a comprehensive look at this giant South American
country-the largest nation in Latin America as well as the fifth
largest nation in the world. Students will be engaged by
up-to-the-minute coverage of topics such as daily life, social
media, and pop culture in Brazil. Sidebars and photos highlight
interesting facts and people, while a glossary, a chart of
holidays, and an annotated bibliography round out the work.
Provides a one-stop reference for students of geography, world
cultures, anthropology, social studies, current events, and Latin
American studies Differs from other works in that it combines
coverage of the geography, history, politics, and economy of Brazil
with entries on society, culture, and contemporary issues Includes
a Facts and Figures section and Holidays chart that provides
readers with a quick overview of Brazil Covers hot, new topics such
as social media, Internet use, and consumer culture
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