Brazil Today

Brazil Today
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Publisher : ABC-CLIO
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ISBN-10 : 9780313346729
ISBN-13 : 0313346720
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Book Synopsis Brazil Today by : John J. Crocitti

Download or read book Brazil Today written by John J. Crocitti and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For students, business people, government officials, artists, and tourists--in short, anyone traveling to or wishing to know more about contemporary Brazil--this is an essential resource. The two-volume Brazil Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic is an introductory work intended for those in search of basic information about Brazilian institutions, businesses, social issues, and culture. At the same time, it is a work that reflects the nation's geographic, demographic, economic, and cultural diversity. The wide-reaching encyclopedia offers an entry for each Brazilian state with information about the land, climate, economy, and culture. It also offers extensive coverage of the country's political parties and leaders, its governmental and non-governmental organizations, and the environmental issues and social problems that shape Brazilian politics today. In addition, the work pays considerable attention to the economy and business through entries on industry, agriculture, commerce, banking, and economic policies. Finally, there are entries that illuminate various aspects of Brazil's culture, including the nation's social movements, religion, education, music, cuisine, and literature, as well as personalities from sports and entertainment. 250 A-Z entries on contemporary government, the economic and business sectors, social movements, environmental issues, culture, and more Dozens of photographs of geographic features, landmarks, architecture, the urban landscape, industrial and agricultural enterprises, and personalities from politics, entertainment, and sports Cross-listings and indexes to guide readers to related topics


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