Böcker av Robert M. Levine

Brazil is a vast, complex country with great potential but an uneven history. This concise one-volume history will introduce readers to the history of Brazil from its origins to today. It emphasizes current affairs, including Brazil''s return to democracy after more than two decades of military rule, and the economic consequences of adopting free-market policies as part of the creation of the global marketplace. The history of Brazil unfolds in narrative chronological chapters beginning with the Portuguese conquest and continues up to the present day."Levine''s book is a good starting point for anyone interested in moving beyond the popular conception of Brazil as the land of Carnival and samba." - Publishers Weekly

The massacre of Canudos in 1897 is a pivotal episode in Brazilian social history. Looking at the event through the eyes of the inhabitants, this title challenges traditional interpretations and gives weight to the fact that most of the Canudenses were of mixed-raced descent and were thus perceived as opponents to progress and civilization.

Focusing on Brazil, this text covers issues such as: the legacy of colour; social realities; and diversions and assertive behaviour.

Offers details of photojournalist Genevieve Naylor's life, perspectives on her photographs as social documents, and background on Brazil's wartime relationship with the United States. This book, illustrated with more than one hundred of Naylor's Brazilian photographs, is of interest to scholars of Brazilian culture and history.

An introduction to the history of Brazil from its origins to the 1990s. The history unfolds in narrative chronological chapters from the Portuguese conquest to the democratically elected government under Cardoso. It also contains biographical sketches of 40 prominent Brazilians.