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Modern Brazil (Hardcover)
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Modern Brazil (Hardcover)
Series: Understanding Modern Nations
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This book is a crucial reference source for high school and
undergraduate college students interested in contemporary Brazil.
While it provides a general historical and cultural background, it
also focuses on issues affecting modern Brazil. In recent years,
Brazil has come onto the world stage as an economic powerhouse, a
leader in Latin America. This latest addition to the Understanding
Modern Nations series focuses on Brazil's culture, history, and
society. This volume provides readers with a wide understanding of
Brazil's historical past, the foundation for its cultural
traditions, and an understanding of its social structure. In
addition, it provides a look into contemporary society by
highlighting both national accomplishments and challenges
Brazilians face in the twenty-first century. Specific chapters
cover geography; history; government and politics; economy;
religion; social classes and ethnicity; gender, marriage and
sexuality; education; language; etiquette; literature and drama;
arts and architecture; music and dance; food; leisure and sports;
and media, cinema, and popular culture. Entries within each chapter
look at topics such as cultural icons, economic inequalities, race
and ethnicity, soccer, politics, environmental conservation, and
women's rights. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students,
this volume paints a panoramic overview of one of the most powerful
countries in the Americas. The volume covers a wide range of
topics, including social issues, cultural traditions, and
controversial contemporary issues, making it a comprehensive and
valuable thematic encyclopedia "Day in the Life" features portray
the specific daily activities of various people in Brazil, from
teenagers to working adults in different fields, thereby providing
readers insight into daily life in the country Key terms related to
the reading are defined in a glossary appendix A chart of national
holidays provides at-a-glance information about Brazil's important
religious and secular holidays Photos illuminate the text,
illustrating key topics Sidebars provide fun facts and anecdotal
information that help to engage readers
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