Carnivals, Rogues, and Heroes: An Interpretation of the Brazilian Dilemma - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Roberto Damatta, John DrurySeries:Kellogg Institute Democracy and DevelopmentTheme:Cultural Region/Latin AmericaPublish date:2/28/1991Pages:296
Languages:EnglishPublisher:University of Notre Dame PressISBN-13:9780268007805ISBN-10:0268007802UPC:9780268007805Book Category:Social Science, HistoryBook Subcategory:Customs & Traditions, Latin America, AnthropologyBook Topic:Central America, Cultural & SocialSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.81 inchesWeight:0.604Product ID:SC21X6JF3Q
Encompassing half the continent of South America, Brazil is one of the most modern, complex, and misunderstood nations. Renowned Brazilian anthropologist Roberto DaMatta takes the misconceptions and offers a fresh, provocative interpretation of the complexity of social structure in Brazil. Using the tools of comparative social anthropology, DaMatta seeks to understand his native country by examining the values, attitudes, and systems that shape the identity of Brazil and its people. He probes the dilemma between the highly authoritarian, hierarchical aspects of Brazilian society and the concurrent desire for equality, democracy, and harmony in that same society. DaMatta leads us on a fascinating exploration into the the world of Brazilian carnivals, rogues, and heroes, and in so doing uncovers a deeper meaning of the rituals, symbols, and dramatizations unique to Brazil and its multifaceted society.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:University of Notre Dame PressISBN-13:9780268007805ISBN-10:0268007802UPC:9780268007805Book Category:Social Science, HistoryBook Subcategory:Customs & Traditions, Latin America, AnthropologyBook Topic:Central America, Cultural & SocialSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.81 inchesWeight:0.604Product ID:SC21X6JF3Q
>Robert DaMatta is The Reverend Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C. Professor of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame and Senior Fellow at The Kellogg Institute at Notre Dame. He has published several books, including A Divided World: Apinaye Social Structure.
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