{"product_id":"brazil-todd-l-edwards-9781851099955","title":"Brazil: A Global Studies Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is a captivating and authoritative introduction to Brazil--its history, the evolution of its society and culture, and the staggering variety of peoples and landscapes within its borders.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrazil: A Global Studies Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e provides an easy-to-access, multifaceted introduction to the world's fifth largest nation--a staggeringly diverse region, socially and geographically, that remains relatively unknown even as it becomes increasingly important on the world stage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrazil\u003c\/i\u003e offers an expert chronological narrative summary of over five centuries of South America's largest country--from the days of early Portuguese exploration to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelection. In addition, it provides a richly informative section of alphabetically organized entries covering important Brazilian people, places, and events. For readers both new to Brazil or researching specific aspects of its unique history, complex politics, heavyweight economy, and vibrant culture, this is the volume with which to begin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Todd L. Edwards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1851099956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781851099955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.06h x 6.28w x 1.24d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2007 pg. 75\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2008 pg. 112","brand":"Todd L. Edwards","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088913707263,"sku":"9781851099955","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_03ad0cc1-5666-4232-bf6b-fc51f8411840.jpg?v=1769107246","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/brazil-todd-l-edwards-9781851099955","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}