Brazil Politics in a Patrimonial Society

Brazil, occupying nearly 50 percent of the South American continent, has the largest economy and is a major political power in Latin America. In this updated and expanded fifth edition of his text, Roett provides a thorough introduction to the dynamics shaping Brazilian politics, economics, and society, the difficult transition from military to civilian government in the 1980s, and the social issues facing Brazilian leaders as the country enters the 21st century.Roett, Riordan is the author of 'Brazil Politics in a Patrimonial Society', published 1992 under ISBN 9780275941222 and ISBN 0275941221.