Description
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--from breathtaking tropical beaches to the lush and dangerous Amazon rainforest--and how a complex and vibrant people defy definition. He charts Brazil's amazing jump from a debtor nation to one of the world's fastest growing economies, unravels the myth of Brazil's sexually charged culture, and portrays in vivid color the underbelly of impoverished favelas. With Brazil leading the charge of the Latin American decade, this critically acclaimed history is the authoritative guide to understanding its meteoric rise.
Author: Larry Rohter
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 02/28/2012
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.15w x 0.83d
ISBN13: 9780230120730
ISBN10: 0230120733
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | World | Caribbean & Latin American
- Social Science | Regional Studies
- History | Latin America | South America
Author: Larry Rohter
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 02/28/2012
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.15w x 0.83d
ISBN13: 9780230120730
ISBN10: 0230120733
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | World | Caribbean & Latin American
- Social Science | Regional Studies
- History | Latin America | South America
About the Author
Larry Rohter served as a correspondent in Rio de Janeiro for fourteen years for Newsweek and later as The New York Times bureau chief. 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, NJ.
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