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 and how a complex and vibrant people defy definition. LARRY ROHTER served as a correspondent in Rio de Janeiro for fourteen years for Newsweek and later bureau chief for The New York Times. He is widely considered a top expert on Brazil. Currently he is a culture reporter for 'The New York Times' and a commentator for Brazilian media. He lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. INDICE: A History of Booms and Busts - Sin and Salvation South of the Equator - The Myth of a Racial Paradise - The Tropical Lifestyle - Creativity, Culture, and 'Cannibalism' - Industrial Giant, Agricultural Superpower - Energy to Burn: Petroleum, Ethanol, and Hydropower - The Amazon: Nationalism and Paranoia in the Jungle - Becoming a 'Serious Country' - Politics After Lula and FHC
- ISBN: 978-0-230-12073-0
- Editorial: Palgrave MacM
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 304
- Fecha Publicación: 30/03/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés