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.
Sobre o autor(a)
Rohter, Larry
LARRY ROHTER nasceu em Chicago, Estados Unidos, em 1950. Foi correspondente no Brasil por quatorze anos. Na época da ditadura militar trabalhou para a Newsweek e de 1998 a 2008 para The New York Times. Desde 1978, quando foi a Rondônia pela primeira vez, já fez mais de cinquenta viagens pela região amazônica. |