Synopses & Reviews
Brazil, occupying nearly 50 percent of the South American continent, has the largest economy and is a major political power in Latin America. In this updated and expanded fifth edition of his text, Roett provides a thorough introduction to the dynamics shaping Brazilian politics, economics, and society, the difficult transition from military to civilian government in the 1980s, and the social issues facing Brazilian leaders as the country enters the 21st century.
As Roett makes clear, despite years of economic growth and industrialization, by the late 1990s, Brazil still faces continued and growing challenges to its social cohesiveness and stability. Without greater attention to the basic needs of the Brazilian poor, the fabric of democracy in the New Republic faces formidable challenges. A thorough and engaging resource for all students and scholars of contemporary Latin America and, more specifically, Brazil.
Review
This volume has had a successful history, experiencing three revisions, and remains the most important textbook in English on Brazilian politics. . . [It] will continue to be an important and timely study of the Brazilian political scene.Latin America in Books, (on the previous edition)
Synopsis
A thorough introduction to Brazil's politics, economy, and society.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-236) and index.
About the Author
RIORDAN ROETT is the Sarita and Don Johnston Professor and Director of the Western Hemisphere Program the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at The Johns Hopkins University.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Brazil: A Framework for Analysis
Political Parties and Elections
The Patrimonial State and Society in Brazil
The Military in Politics
The Brazilian Economy
Brazilian Foreign Policy
Challenges for the Next Century: The Social Agenda in Brazil
Appendix
Selected Bibliography
Index