Brazil on the Rise
The Story of a Country Transformed
St. Martin's Press · Print & ebook · February 28, 2012
In this hugely praised narrative, New York Times reporter Larry Rohter takes the reader on a lively trip through Brazil's history, culture, and booming economy.
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- Who it’s for
- A lively account of Brazil’s history, culture, and fast-changing economy.
- Themes
- Brazil’s economic transformation, Culture and identity beyond stereotypes, Poverty and favela life
- Genres
- South American History, Economic Development, Travel in Brazil
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In this hugely praised narrative, New York Times reporter Larry Rohter takes the reader on a lively trip through Brazil's history, culture, and booming economy. Going beyond the popular stereotypes of samba, supermodels, and soccer, he shows us a stunning and varied landscape--from breathtaking tropical beaches to the lush and dangerous Amazon rainforest--and how a complex and vibrant people defy definition.
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He charts Brazil's amazing jump from a debtor nation to one of the world's fastest growing economies, unravels the myth of Brazil's sexually charged culture, and portrays in vivid color the underbelly of impoverished favelas. With Brazil leading the charge of the Latin American decade, this critically acclaimed history is the authoritative guide to understanding its meteoric rise.
Beyond the Shorthand
A lively account of Brazil’s history, culture, and fast-changing economy.
Come here for
- Brazil beyond familiar samba, supermodel, and soccer stereotypes
- A vivid mix of cultural context and economic change
Expect
- A broad view of Brazil’s varied landscapes and complex society
- History and cultural portraiture alongside a look at economic transformation
Where it sits
| South American History | 79% |
|---|---|
| Travel in Brazil | 37% |
| Economic Development | 26% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Economic History
- South American History
- Travel in Brazil
- Authors
- Larry Rohter
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Published
- February 28, 2012
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Brazil’s economic transformation · Culture and identity beyond stereotypes · Poverty and favela life
- Reading lane
- Economic History