Author: Jen Santos
Publisher: Salvador Guide Books
ISBN: 1737193515
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Charming. Magical. Enchanting. All words used to describe Salvador — a gem of a city located on the northeast coast of Brazil. Come fall in love — whether it's with the rich history on the cobblestone streets of the city's historic center, the white sand beaches, or the warm, friendly smiles of the people. You'll discover the city through the eyes of Jen Santos, a US citizen who has chosen to make Salvador her home. She remembers all too well what it's like to want to learn more, so much more, about this magical city and hating feeling like she was missing out because of the language barrier. This book is written for the first time visitor so you have all of the resources you need to make the most of your time in this city of enchantment. What you’ll find in the guide: • Help choosing the best time to visit — based upon price, weather, and your specific interests • Monthly weather patterns • Month-by-month calendar of major holidays and festivals • Pre-travel information, including visas, vaccines, power adapters, and essential apps • Best options for getting around town, including the all-important airport transfer • Day-to-day essentials, including how to use our ATMs, grocery store and pharmacy information, how to get a phone chip, public wi-fi, and more • Public safety information — basic do's and don’ts • Information about local customs and greetings, tipping, and the souvenir scene • The perfect 4 days — a detailed itinerary for the on-the-go traveler • The must-try food and drink of Salvador — we have a food scene all our own here • Top tips for going to the beach, including what you should expect to pay • Guides for the five most popular neighborhoods for visitors • The all-time top 10 things to do in Salvador — both well-known and off the beaten path • More than 50 color photos • 5 custom downloadable neighborhood maps with points of interest and safe and not-so-safe streets identified • Links to dozens of helpful websites and blogs • SPECIAL FEATURE: Pelourinho walking tour — a custom walking tour for the dozens of points of interest in the city's historic center. Includes opening and closing hours, admission fees, and if English-language resources are available Jumpstart your trip planning and be prepared to be enchanted. Click the buy button and get your copy today. Discover Salvador, Brazil is formatted specifically for eBook with the on-the-go traveler in mind.
Discover Salvador, Brazil
Author: Jen Santos
Publisher: Salvador Guide Books
ISBN: 1737193515
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Charming. Magical. Enchanting. All words used to describe Salvador — a gem of a city located on the northeast coast of Brazil. Come fall in love — whether it's with the rich history on the cobblestone streets of the city's historic center, the white sand beaches, or the warm, friendly smiles of the people. You'll discover the city through the eyes of Jen Santos, a US citizen who has chosen to make Salvador her home. She remembers all too well what it's like to want to learn more, so much more, about this magical city and hating feeling like she was missing out because of the language barrier. This book is written for the first time visitor so you have all of the resources you need to make the most of your time in this city of enchantment. What you’ll find in the guide: • Help choosing the best time to visit — based upon price, weather, and your specific interests • Monthly weather patterns • Month-by-month calendar of major holidays and festivals • Pre-travel information, including visas, vaccines, power adapters, and essential apps • Best options for getting around town, including the all-important airport transfer • Day-to-day essentials, including how to use our ATMs, grocery store and pharmacy information, how to get a phone chip, public wi-fi, and more • Public safety information — basic do's and don’ts • Information about local customs and greetings, tipping, and the souvenir scene • The perfect 4 days — a detailed itinerary for the on-the-go traveler • The must-try food and drink of Salvador — we have a food scene all our own here • Top tips for going to the beach, including what you should expect to pay • Guides for the five most popular neighborhoods for visitors • The all-time top 10 things to do in Salvador — both well-known and off the beaten path • More than 50 color photos • 5 custom downloadable neighborhood maps with points of interest and safe and not-so-safe streets identified • Links to dozens of helpful websites and blogs • SPECIAL FEATURE: Pelourinho walking tour — a custom walking tour for the dozens of points of interest in the city's historic center. Includes opening and closing hours, admission fees, and if English-language resources are available Jumpstart your trip planning and be prepared to be enchanted. Click the buy button and get your copy today. Discover Salvador, Brazil is formatted specifically for eBook with the on-the-go traveler in mind.
Publisher: Salvador Guide Books
ISBN: 1737193515
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Charming. Magical. Enchanting. All words used to describe Salvador — a gem of a city located on the northeast coast of Brazil. Come fall in love — whether it's with the rich history on the cobblestone streets of the city's historic center, the white sand beaches, or the warm, friendly smiles of the people. You'll discover the city through the eyes of Jen Santos, a US citizen who has chosen to make Salvador her home. She remembers all too well what it's like to want to learn more, so much more, about this magical city and hating feeling like she was missing out because of the language barrier. This book is written for the first time visitor so you have all of the resources you need to make the most of your time in this city of enchantment. What you’ll find in the guide: • Help choosing the best time to visit — based upon price, weather, and your specific interests • Monthly weather patterns • Month-by-month calendar of major holidays and festivals • Pre-travel information, including visas, vaccines, power adapters, and essential apps • Best options for getting around town, including the all-important airport transfer • Day-to-day essentials, including how to use our ATMs, grocery store and pharmacy information, how to get a phone chip, public wi-fi, and more • Public safety information — basic do's and don’ts • Information about local customs and greetings, tipping, and the souvenir scene • The perfect 4 days — a detailed itinerary for the on-the-go traveler • The must-try food and drink of Salvador — we have a food scene all our own here • Top tips for going to the beach, including what you should expect to pay • Guides for the five most popular neighborhoods for visitors • The all-time top 10 things to do in Salvador — both well-known and off the beaten path • More than 50 color photos • 5 custom downloadable neighborhood maps with points of interest and safe and not-so-safe streets identified • Links to dozens of helpful websites and blogs • SPECIAL FEATURE: Pelourinho walking tour — a custom walking tour for the dozens of points of interest in the city's historic center. Includes opening and closing hours, admission fees, and if English-language resources are available Jumpstart your trip planning and be prepared to be enchanted. Click the buy button and get your copy today. Discover Salvador, Brazil is formatted specifically for eBook with the on-the-go traveler in mind.
Bahia
Author: Alex Robinson
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1841623296
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
When Brazilians are far from home they dream of Bahia - of its powder-fine beaches and reef-ringed islands; of waterfalls in the Diamond mountains of the arid sertão, of cobbled streets and pastel-painted houses in Salvador. They long for capoeira and the rich spicy smell of Bahian cooking; the rhythms of axé and the colour of the world's largest carnival. "Você tem que ir." they say. "You must go." Bradt's Bahia shows the way to the World Heritage sites of Salvador (which has the largest collection of colonial baroque in the world) and the Discovery Coast rainforests; to the best of the beaches around the resorts of Itacaré, Porto Seguro and Trancoso; and beyond to the unspoilt island of Boipeba; the northern Linha Verde near Mangue Seco; and the little-explored coast of Sergipe and Alagoas states to Bahia's north.
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1841623296
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
When Brazilians are far from home they dream of Bahia - of its powder-fine beaches and reef-ringed islands; of waterfalls in the Diamond mountains of the arid sertão, of cobbled streets and pastel-painted houses in Salvador. They long for capoeira and the rich spicy smell of Bahian cooking; the rhythms of axé and the colour of the world's largest carnival. "Você tem que ir." they say. "You must go." Bradt's Bahia shows the way to the World Heritage sites of Salvador (which has the largest collection of colonial baroque in the world) and the Discovery Coast rainforests; to the best of the beaches around the resorts of Itacaré, Porto Seguro and Trancoso; and beyond to the unspoilt island of Boipeba; the northern Linha Verde near Mangue Seco; and the little-explored coast of Sergipe and Alagoas states to Bahia's north.
Afro-Politics and Civil Society in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Author: Kwame Dixon
Publisher: University Press of Florida
ISBN: 0813072468
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Brazil’s Black population, one of the oldest and largest in the Americas, mobilized a vibrant antiracism movement from grassroots origins when the country transitioned from dictatorship to democracy in the 1980s. Campaigning for political equality after centuries of deeply engrained racial hierarchies, African-descended groups have been working to unlock democratic spaces that were previously closed to them. Using the city of Salvador as a case study, Kwame Dixon tracks the emergence of Black civil society groups and their political projects: claiming new citizenship rights, testing new anti-discrimination and affirmative action measures, reclaiming rural and urban land, and increasing political representation. This book is one of the first to explore how Afro-Brazilians have influenced politics and democratic institutions in the contemporary period. Publication of the paperback edition made possible by a Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Publisher: University Press of Florida
ISBN: 0813072468
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Brazil’s Black population, one of the oldest and largest in the Americas, mobilized a vibrant antiracism movement from grassroots origins when the country transitioned from dictatorship to democracy in the 1980s. Campaigning for political equality after centuries of deeply engrained racial hierarchies, African-descended groups have been working to unlock democratic spaces that were previously closed to them. Using the city of Salvador as a case study, Kwame Dixon tracks the emergence of Black civil society groups and their political projects: claiming new citizenship rights, testing new anti-discrimination and affirmative action measures, reclaiming rural and urban land, and increasing political representation. This book is one of the first to explore how Afro-Brazilians have influenced politics and democratic institutions in the contemporary period. Publication of the paperback edition made possible by a Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Brazil - Salvador and its region
Author: Cristina Rebiere
Publisher: Rebiere
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Discover Salvador, the key to Bahia's treasures! South America. Brasil. Wow! Bahia ... Salvador de Bahia. Just the name makes you dream, doesn't it? Just hearing it, you can feel the exotic wind inviting us to leave, the fire of samba transporting us to the famous Carnival, the land of bossa nova. Do you feel it? So pack your bags with us and fly to South America in this great city which was the first capital of Brazil: a city that vibrates to the sound of parties, drums and music beautiful sandy beaches sea water at 25°C all year round delicous dishes that will make you melt nice and colorful crafts and low prices strong>We are Cristina & Olivier Rebière and travel the world since we are students. We have visited more than 50 countries and love finding solutions to travel at affordable prices and maximize our budget to discover hidden treasures during our stay, just like you! Prepare and live your holiday ... differently! In fact, in this innovative guide Voyage Experience, which is a vitamin supplement to classic tourist guides, we share with you our passion for travel and our crush for Salvador de Bahia and its region. You will find a plan of visit, the churches, the districts and various culinary delights to taste. We will also go to the beach to soak our feet in the Atlantic which, far from the frost of the northern hemisphere, has tropical temperatures. A true happiness which, we hope, will make you also fall in love with Salvador! So if you do not know where to spend your next holidays, why not have a trip in Brazil, which is not that far at all? What will you get with this guide Voyage Experience ? 30 photos 2 tourist sections Special budget tight Trip tested and validated A gastronomy section for you to cook some recipes back home :-) a travel lexicon A FREE UDEMY COURSE to learn our proven tips & tricks to Travel FREE without ruining yourself What other people say about this FREE course (2000+ students): "I felt like the course was a fantastic refresher! Even though I've traveled before, usually within the US, and some of the tips and lectures seemed common sense to me, it has inspired me to begin my research again and reinvigorate me to experience the world. Thank you." - James Stewart "The course is very helpful & beneficial for new travelers who are interested in visiting new places in the world. I've enjoyed the organized sections & the detailed information." - Kamel Halabi "very informative and knowledgeable on travel" - Rudra Toulon "This was an informative course with actionable information." - Sheryl M Malzkuhn So, are you ready for ALL OF THIS?! Yes? Buckle up and Bon voyage! Cristina & Olivier Rebiere
Publisher: Rebiere
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Discover Salvador, the key to Bahia's treasures! South America. Brasil. Wow! Bahia ... Salvador de Bahia. Just the name makes you dream, doesn't it? Just hearing it, you can feel the exotic wind inviting us to leave, the fire of samba transporting us to the famous Carnival, the land of bossa nova. Do you feel it? So pack your bags with us and fly to South America in this great city which was the first capital of Brazil: a city that vibrates to the sound of parties, drums and music beautiful sandy beaches sea water at 25°C all year round delicous dishes that will make you melt nice and colorful crafts and low prices strong>We are Cristina & Olivier Rebière and travel the world since we are students. We have visited more than 50 countries and love finding solutions to travel at affordable prices and maximize our budget to discover hidden treasures during our stay, just like you! Prepare and live your holiday ... differently! In fact, in this innovative guide Voyage Experience, which is a vitamin supplement to classic tourist guides, we share with you our passion for travel and our crush for Salvador de Bahia and its region. You will find a plan of visit, the churches, the districts and various culinary delights to taste. We will also go to the beach to soak our feet in the Atlantic which, far from the frost of the northern hemisphere, has tropical temperatures. A true happiness which, we hope, will make you also fall in love with Salvador! So if you do not know where to spend your next holidays, why not have a trip in Brazil, which is not that far at all? What will you get with this guide Voyage Experience ? 30 photos 2 tourist sections Special budget tight Trip tested and validated A gastronomy section for you to cook some recipes back home :-) a travel lexicon A FREE UDEMY COURSE to learn our proven tips & tricks to Travel FREE without ruining yourself What other people say about this FREE course (2000+ students): "I felt like the course was a fantastic refresher! Even though I've traveled before, usually within the US, and some of the tips and lectures seemed common sense to me, it has inspired me to begin my research again and reinvigorate me to experience the world. Thank you." - James Stewart "The course is very helpful & beneficial for new travelers who are interested in visiting new places in the world. I've enjoyed the organized sections & the detailed information." - Kamel Halabi "very informative and knowledgeable on travel" - Rudra Toulon "This was an informative course with actionable information." - Sheryl M Malzkuhn So, are you ready for ALL OF THIS?! Yes? Buckle up and Bon voyage! Cristina & Olivier Rebiere
Lunar Discovery
Author: Salvador Mercer
Publisher: Diamond Star Publishing
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
What lies on the dark side of the moon could change the course of humanity forever. When a Chinese rover discovers an alien technology on the dark side of the moon, it is up to Richard 'Rock' Crandon and his NASA team of scientists and engineers to devise a way to return before the Chinese and Russians. Forced to deal with bureaucratic oversight and a complex team of personalities, Rock Crandon pushes his team to their limits. With pressure mounting, the world is pushed closer to conflict and war as the NASA team finds itself seriously behind in the newly initiated space race. The future of mankind, its ideological and technological advances are at stake, as the world's super powers race to discover what lies on the dark side of the moon. Who will get there first, and at what cost?
Publisher: Diamond Star Publishing
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
What lies on the dark side of the moon could change the course of humanity forever. When a Chinese rover discovers an alien technology on the dark side of the moon, it is up to Richard 'Rock' Crandon and his NASA team of scientists and engineers to devise a way to return before the Chinese and Russians. Forced to deal with bureaucratic oversight and a complex team of personalities, Rock Crandon pushes his team to their limits. With pressure mounting, the world is pushed closer to conflict and war as the NASA team finds itself seriously behind in the newly initiated space race. The future of mankind, its ideological and technological advances are at stake, as the world's super powers race to discover what lies on the dark side of the moon. Who will get there first, and at what cost?
National Geographic Traveler - Brazil
Author: Bill Hinchberger
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426211643
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The world is open for travel and people are looking for new ways to experience a destination. This title makes Brazil accessible to every traveller. It provides a game plan for visitors interested in taking in the best sites around the country, with a focus on active experiences that give travellers behind-the-scenes possibilities.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426211643
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The world is open for travel and people are looking for new ways to experience a destination. This title makes Brazil accessible to every traveller. It provides a game plan for visitors interested in taking in the best sites around the country, with a focus on active experiences that give travellers behind-the-scenes possibilities.
DK Brazil
Author: DK Travel
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744095220
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 601
Book Description
Energetic cities, lush rainforests and more diverse wildlife than anywhere else on Earth – this is Brazil. Whether you want to spot jaguars on the Paraguay river, tuck into regional dishes in São Paulo or party all day at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Brazil has to offer. From the Amazon jungle to the immense Iguaçu Falls, South America’s largest country is packed with natural wonders. But it’s not all about white-sand beaches and tropical wetlands. Across Brazil, metropolises pulsate with music, restaurants serve the freshest food and museums invite visitors to examine the past and ponder the future. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings Brazil to life. DK Eyewitness Brazil is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Brazil you will find: -A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Brazil’s must-sees and hidden gems. -Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day. -Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money. -Color-coded chapters to every part of Brazil, from the Amazon to the Rio Grande do Sul, Salvador to São Paulo State. -Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay. -Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently. -Covers: Janeiro Centro, Santa Teresa and Lapa, Ipanema and Copacabana, Flamengo and Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo Sao Paulo City, Sao Paulo State, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Paraná Brasília, Goiás, and Tocantins Mato Grosso and Mato, Grosso Sul, Salvador, Bahia, Sergipe, Alagoas and Pernambuco, Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará, Piauí and Maranhao, The Amazon. Only visiting Rio de Janeiro? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Rio de Janeiro
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744095220
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 601
Book Description
Energetic cities, lush rainforests and more diverse wildlife than anywhere else on Earth – this is Brazil. Whether you want to spot jaguars on the Paraguay river, tuck into regional dishes in São Paulo or party all day at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Brazil has to offer. From the Amazon jungle to the immense Iguaçu Falls, South America’s largest country is packed with natural wonders. But it’s not all about white-sand beaches and tropical wetlands. Across Brazil, metropolises pulsate with music, restaurants serve the freshest food and museums invite visitors to examine the past and ponder the future. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings Brazil to life. DK Eyewitness Brazil is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Brazil you will find: -A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Brazil’s must-sees and hidden gems. -Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day. -Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money. -Color-coded chapters to every part of Brazil, from the Amazon to the Rio Grande do Sul, Salvador to São Paulo State. -Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay. -Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently. -Covers: Janeiro Centro, Santa Teresa and Lapa, Ipanema and Copacabana, Flamengo and Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo Sao Paulo City, Sao Paulo State, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Paraná Brasília, Goiás, and Tocantins Mato Grosso and Mato, Grosso Sul, Salvador, Bahia, Sergipe, Alagoas and Pernambuco, Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará, Piauí and Maranhao, The Amazon. Only visiting Rio de Janeiro? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Rio de Janeiro
Slavery and Identity
Author: Mieko Nishida
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253342096
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Using both primary archival and printed sources, Mieko Nishida examines the perspectives of slaves, ex-slaves, and free-born people of color and the critical factors that affected their lives and self-perceptions. The book offers a new window on slave life in nineteenth-century Salvador, Brazil, and illustrates the difficulty of generalizing about New World slave societies.".
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253342096
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Using both primary archival and printed sources, Mieko Nishida examines the perspectives of slaves, ex-slaves, and free-born people of color and the critical factors that affected their lives and self-perceptions. The book offers a new window on slave life in nineteenth-century Salvador, Brazil, and illustrates the difficulty of generalizing about New World slave societies.".
Divining Slavery and Freedom
Author: João José Reis
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316299767
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Since its original publication in Portuguese in 2008, this first English translation of Divining Slavery has been extensively revised and updated, complete with new primary sources and a new bibliography. It tells the story of Domingos Sodré, an African-born priest who was enslaved in Bahia, Brazil in the nineteenth century. After obtaining his freedom, Sodré became a slave owner himself, and in 1862 was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen goods from slaves in exchange for supposed 'witchcraft'. Using this incident as a catalyst, the book discusses African religion and its place in a slave society, analyzing its double role as a refuge for blacks as well as a bridge between classes and ethnic groups (such as whites who attended African rituals and sought help from African diviners and medicine men). Ultimately, Divining Slavery explores the fluidity and relativity of conditions such as slavery and freedom, African and local religions, personal and collective experience and identities in the lives of Africans in the Brazilian diaspora.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316299767
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Since its original publication in Portuguese in 2008, this first English translation of Divining Slavery has been extensively revised and updated, complete with new primary sources and a new bibliography. It tells the story of Domingos Sodré, an African-born priest who was enslaved in Bahia, Brazil in the nineteenth century. After obtaining his freedom, Sodré became a slave owner himself, and in 1862 was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen goods from slaves in exchange for supposed 'witchcraft'. Using this incident as a catalyst, the book discusses African religion and its place in a slave society, analyzing its double role as a refuge for blacks as well as a bridge between classes and ethnic groups (such as whites who attended African rituals and sought help from African diviners and medicine men). Ultimately, Divining Slavery explores the fluidity and relativity of conditions such as slavery and freedom, African and local religions, personal and collective experience and identities in the lives of Africans in the Brazilian diaspora.
Racial Politics in Contemporary Brazil
Author: Michael Hanchard
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822382539
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Bringing together U.S. and Brazilian scholars, as well as Afro-Brazilian political activists, Racial Politics in Contemporary Brazil represents a significant advance in understanding the complexities of racial difference in contemporary Brazilian society. While previous scholarship on this subject has been largely confined to quantitative and statistical research, editor Michael Hanchard presents a qualitative perspective from a variety of disciplines, including history, sociology, political science, and cultural theory. The contributors to Racial Politics in Contemporary Brazil examine such topics as the legacy of slavery and its abolition, the historical impact of social movements, race-related violence, and the role of Afro-Brazilian activists in negotiating the cultural politics surrounding the issue of Brazilian national identity. These essays also provide comparisons of racial discrimination in the United States and Brazil, as well as an analysis of residential segregation in urban centers and its affect on the mobilization of blacks and browns. With a focus on racialized constructions of class and gender and sexuality, Racial Politics in Contemporary Brazil reorients the direction of Brazilian studies, providing new insights into Brazilian culture, politics, and race relations. This volume will be of importance to a wide cross section of scholars engaged with Brazil in particular, and Latin American studies in general. It will also appeal to those invested in the larger issues of political and social movements centered on the issue of race. Contributors. Benedita da Silva, Nelson do Valle Silva, Ivanir dos Santos, Richard Graham, Michael Hanchard, Carlos Hasenbalg, Peggy A. Lovell, Michael Mitchell, Tereza Santos, Edward Telles, Howard Winant
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822382539
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Bringing together U.S. and Brazilian scholars, as well as Afro-Brazilian political activists, Racial Politics in Contemporary Brazil represents a significant advance in understanding the complexities of racial difference in contemporary Brazilian society. While previous scholarship on this subject has been largely confined to quantitative and statistical research, editor Michael Hanchard presents a qualitative perspective from a variety of disciplines, including history, sociology, political science, and cultural theory. The contributors to Racial Politics in Contemporary Brazil examine such topics as the legacy of slavery and its abolition, the historical impact of social movements, race-related violence, and the role of Afro-Brazilian activists in negotiating the cultural politics surrounding the issue of Brazilian national identity. These essays also provide comparisons of racial discrimination in the United States and Brazil, as well as an analysis of residential segregation in urban centers and its affect on the mobilization of blacks and browns. With a focus on racialized constructions of class and gender and sexuality, Racial Politics in Contemporary Brazil reorients the direction of Brazilian studies, providing new insights into Brazilian culture, politics, and race relations. This volume will be of importance to a wide cross section of scholars engaged with Brazil in particular, and Latin American studies in general. It will also appeal to those invested in the larger issues of political and social movements centered on the issue of race. Contributors. Benedita da Silva, Nelson do Valle Silva, Ivanir dos Santos, Richard Graham, Michael Hanchard, Carlos Hasenbalg, Peggy A. Lovell, Michael Mitchell, Tereza Santos, Edward Telles, Howard Winant