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The Brazilian puzzle

by David J. Hess, Roberto da Matta

Cover of The Brazilian puzzle

"Collection of essays written by Brazilian and American scholars considers many aspects of Brazilian society and culture. Divided into four sections: 'Brazilian Styles of Social Relations,' 'Race, Class, and Gender in a Changing Culture,' 'Ideologies and Cultures on an International Stage,' and 'Brazilian Society: Macrostructures in Comparative Perspective.' Essays share a comparative and cultural perspective, bringing out the hierarchical and personalistic structures of Brazilian society"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

Social life and customsRace relationsBrazilian National characteristicsPopular cultureBrazil, race relationsBrazil, social life and customsNational characteristics, brazilianPopular culture, latin america