Brazil at a Crossroads

An Evaluation of the Economic, Political and Social Situation

• Author(s): Carlos Thomaz G. Lopes,
• Publisher: P. Lang
• Pages: 385
• ISBN_10: 3906770001
  ISBN_13: 9783906770000
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Business & Economics / Development / Business Development , Business & Economics / Economic Conditions , Business & Economics / Development / Economic Development , History / Latin America / South America , Literary Criticism / General , Literary Criticism / Semiotics & Theory , Political Science / History & Theory , Political Science / World / Caribbean & Latin American , Psychology / General , Social Science / General , Social Science / Sociology / General ,

Description:... This study presents a thorough assessment of Brazil's economy and society combining psychological, economic and sociological insights. Starting with a lucid description of Brazil's past and present social reality - including such essential aspects as health, education and cultural identity of the Brazilian population - the author outlines the main dilemmas which Brazil is facing today.
He then moves on to the practical agenda with special emphasis on the country's role in the global economy. The author's main objective is to introduce adequate instruments which support Brazil on its quest to greater stability and better education.