TY - BOOK AU - Eakin,Marshall C. TI - Brazil: the once and future country SN - 0312162006 AV - 103 F 2537 E11b 1998 U1 - 981 PY - 1998/// CY - New York PB - St. Martin's Press KW - Brazil KW - Civilization KW - 20th century KW - Brasil KW - Civilización KW - Siglo XX N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "Lucid introduction to Brazil by leading US historian covers history, regional differences, social relations and popular culture, political history and contemporary political institutions through 1992, and economic development. Theme of frustrated potential reflects Brazilian mood of economic and political crisis ca. 1985-93. More helpful explanation of economic and political institutions than Levine's Brazilian legacies (see item #bi 00006099#), but less detail on the popular culture that may intrigue visitors"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58 UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/hol056/96028128.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/hol055/96028128.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/hol052/96028128.html ER -