Modern Brazil
byJavier A. Galván, PhD, is professor of history and Spanish at Santa Ana College.
20200831
ABC-CLIO
Pages | 432 |
Topics | Abortion Ban;The Amazon Basin;Economic Rise;Education Challenges;Environmental Concerns;Festivals;Foreign Policy;Geography;Political Corruption;Popular Culture;Popular Music;Race;Religion;Soccer;Geography and World Cultures: Countries and Regions;World History: Culture |
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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 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
- Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Modern Brazil
Author(s): Galván, Javier;Contributors: Galván, Javier;Abstract: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 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
SortTitle: modern brazilAuthor Info:Javier A. GalvánauthorJavier A. Galván, PhD, is professor of history and Spanish at Santa Ana College.
eISBN-13: 9781440860324Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440860324.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440860317Imprint: ABC-CLIOPages: 432Publication Date: 20200831Series: Understanding Modern NationsTable of Contents pages: 1 2
- Chapter 14: Food 305332
- Overview 305332
- Cafezinho, a Small Shot of Strong Coffee 307334
- Caipirinha, a National Cocktail 308335
- Carne de Sol, Dried Salted Meat 309336
- Churrasco, Brazilian Barbecue 310337
- Contemporary Brazilian Chefs 312339
- Feijoada, Brazil’s National Dish 313340
- Mealtimes and Eating Habits 315342
- Minas Gerais Gastronomy 316343
- Regional Sweets 317344
- Zero Hunger Strategy in Brazil 319346
- Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports 321348
- Overview 321348
- Basketball 323350
- Beach and Sand 324351
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 325352
- Capoeira 327354
- Family Outings and Vacations 328355
- Futebol (Soccer) 329356
- Mega Sena, Brazilian Lottery 332359
- Motor Sports: Formula 1 and Grand Prix 333360
- Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro 2016 334361
- Paralympic Games 2016 336363
- Pelé (1940–), Ronaldinho (1980–), and Neymar (1992–) 337364
- Soccer FIFA World Cup 2014 339366
- Telenovelas 340367
- Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture 343370
- Overview 343370
- Cinema and Film Festivals 345372
- Cultural Icons 347374
- Folia de Reis, Three Wise Men Celebration 348375
- Major Newspapers 349376
- Meirelles, Fernando (1955–) 351378
- Reality Television Shows 352379
- Rede Globo and Other Television Networks 353380
- Salles, Walter, Jr. (1956–) 355382
- Social Media and Internet Use 356383
- Sports Icons 357384
- Xuxa (1963–) 359386
- Appendix A: A Day in the Life 361388
- Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms 365392
- Appendix C: Facts and Figures 373400
- Appendix D: Holidays 381408
- Selected Bibliography 385412
- Index 397424
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