{"product_id":"modern-brazil-javier-a-galv-n-9781440860317","title":"Modern Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn recent years, Brazil has come onto the world stage as an economic powerhouse, a leader in Latin America. This latest addition to the \u003cb\u003eUnderstanding Modern Nations\u003c\/b\u003e series focuses on Brazil's culture, history, and society. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpecific 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Javier A. Galv疣\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440860319\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440860317\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.30w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2021","brand":"Javier A. Galv疣","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44077694353663,"sku":"9781440860317","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9ba5afbe-6544-4af2-bcef-e0c4aa75fab6.jpg?v=1685471294","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/modern-brazil-javier-a-galv-n-9781440860317","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}