Brazil, occupying nearly 50 percent of the South American continent, has the largest economy and is a major political power in Latin America. It is rapidly increasing its involvement in world affairs. In this fourth edition of his book, Roett examines the basics beneath the patrimonial society that exemplifies Brazil's economic and political system. By exploring the concept of elite rule, the maintenance of a state bureaucracy at the service of the elites, and the persistence of the gap between the standards of living of ...
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Brazil, occupying nearly 50 percent of the South American continent, has the largest economy and is a major political power in Latin America. It is rapidly increasing its involvement in world affairs. In this fourth edition of his book, Roett examines the basics beneath the patrimonial society that exemplifies Brazil's economic and political system. By exploring the concept of elite rule, the maintenance of a state bureaucracy at the service of the elites, and the persistence of the gap between the standards of living of the richest and poorest Brazilians, Roett provides a framework within which the consistent and surprisingly predictable development of Brazil can be examined. In this updated and expanded edition, the author analyses the history of Brazil's development as a nation and provides an introduction to the dynamics shaping Brazilian politics, economics and society. He devotes special attention to the difficult transition from military to civilian government in the 1980s, and the social agenda for Brazilian leaders in the 1990s. This text is is designed to be a useful tool for students of Brazilian and Latin American affairs as well as for foreign policy professionals.
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Add this copy of Brazil: Politics in a Patrimonial Society to cart. $7.75, very good condition, Sold by Karl Theis rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Torrance, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Praeger Pub Text.
