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Brazil

by Eduardo F. Coutinho
ABC-CLIO. (Latin America in Focus). Dec. 2015. 414p. ed. by Antonio Luciano de Andrade Tosta & . photos. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781610692571. $89; ebk. ISBN 9781610692588. REF
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Citing "Brazilian studies" as a growing field of inquiry, this second entry (following Venezuela) in the series consists of seven chapters offering scholarly analysis and an interdisciplinary tour through what is frequently referred to as "the country of the future," given its rich supply of natural resources and relatively young population. This reference from Tosta (Brazilian literature & culture, Univ. of Kansas) and Coutinho (comparative literature, Federal Univ. of Rio de Janeiro) covers Brazilian history from 1500s to the present, with the country's increased presence on the world stage owing to hosting the 2014 World Cup and soon-to-come 2016 Summer Olympics discussed (although there is no mention of the concerning issue of the Zika virus).
VERDICT This work provides insightful background on a complex, emerging nation.
Reviewed by Judy Quinn , Jun 01, 2016
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