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Product Identifiers

PublisherABC-Clio, LLC

ISBN-101851099956

ISBN-139781851099955

eBay Product ID (ePID)59101179

Product Key Features

Number of Pages360 Pages

Publication NameBrazil : a Global Studies Handbook

LanguageEnglish

SubjectHuman Geography, Latin America / South America

Publication Year2007

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaSocial Science, History

AuthorTodd L. Edwards

SeriesGlobal Studies: Latin America and the Caribbean Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight22.8 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2007-016500

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"This handbook on Brazil is recommended for geography and business collections in public and academic libraries." -- ARBA "For South American-oriented collections." -- Library Journal, "This handbook on Brazil is recommended for geography and business collections in public and academic libraries." ARBA, "This handbook on Brazil is recommended for geography and business collections in public and academic libraries." - ARBA

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal981

SynopsisBrazil: A Global Studies Handbook provides an easy-to-access, multifaceted introduction to the world's fifth largest nation--a staggeringly diverse region, socially and geographically, that remains relatively unknown even as it becomes increasingly important on the world stage. Brazil offers an expert chronological narrative summary of over five centuries of South America's largest country--from the days of early Portuguese exploration to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelection. In addition, it provides a richly informative section of alphabetically organized entries covering important Brazilian people, places, and events. For readers both new to Brazil or researching specific aspects of its unique history, complex politics, heavyweight economy, and vibrant culture, this is the volume with which to begin., This book is a captivating and authoritative introduction to Brazil--its history, the evolution of its society and culture, and the staggering variety of peoples and landscapes within its borders. Brazil: A Global Studies Handbook provides an easy-to-access, multifaceted introduction to the world's fifth largest nation--a staggeringly diverse region, socially and geographically, that remains relatively unknown even as it becomes increasingly important on the world stage. Brazil offers an expert chronological narrative summary of over five centuries of South America's largest country--from the days of early Portuguese exploration to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelection. In addition, it provides a richly informative section of alphabetically organized entries covering important Brazilian people, places, and events. For readers both new to Brazil or researching specific aspects of its unique history, complex politics, heavyweight economy, and vibrant culture, this is the volume with which to begin., Brazil: A Global Studies Handbook provides an easy-to-access, multifaceted introduction to the world's fifth largest nation--a staggeringly diverse region, socially and geographically, that remains relatively unknown even as it becomes increasingly important on the world stage. Brazil offers an expert chronological narrative summary of over five centuries of South America's largest country--from the days of early Portuguese exploration to President Luiz In cio Lula da Silva's reelection. In addition, it provides a richly informative section of alphabetically organized entries covering important Brazilian people, places, and events. For readers both new to Brazil or researching specific aspects of its unique history, complex politics, heavyweight economy, and vibrant culture, this is the volume with which to begin., This book is a captivating and authoritative introduction to Brazil-its history, the evolution of its society and culture, and the staggering variety of peoples and landscapes within its borders.

LC Classification NumberF2509.5.H78 2007