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Brazil

The Troubled Rise of a Global Power

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Brazil

By: Michael Reid
Narrated by: Michael Healy
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Experts believe that Brazil, the world's fifth largest country and its seventh largest economy, will be one of the most important global powers by the year 2030. Yet far more attention has been paid to the other rising behemoths: Russia, India, and China. Often ignored and underappreciated, Brazil, according to renowned, award-winning journalist Michael Reid, has finally begun to live up to its potential but faces important challenges before it becomes a nation of substantial global significance. >After decades of military rule, the fourth most populous democracy enjoyed effective reformist leadership that tamed inflation, opened the country up to trade, and addressed poverty and other social issues, enabling Brazil to become more of an essential participant in global affairs. But as it prepares to host the 2016 Olympics, Brazil has been rocked by mass protest.

©2014 Michael Reid (P)2016 Tantor 20th Century 21st Century Americas Caribbean & Latin America Modern Politics & Government South America World Latin America Socialism Imperialism Africa Economic Inequality China Military Capitalism Taxation Liberalism American History Economic disparity Social justice Russia Caribbean Self-Determination
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"A thorough study deeply informed by on-the-ground reporting." ( Kirkus)
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The author definitely understands about Brazilian economics and politics. It is a must read for all Brazilian or people interested in the country.

The best book about Brazil I’ve ever read

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