{"product_id":"brazilian-politics-reforming-a-democratic-state-in-a-changing-world-hardback-9780745633602","title":"Brazilian Politics; Reforming a Democratic State in a Changing World (Hardback) 9780745633602","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBrazilian Politics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eReforming a Democratic State in a Changing World\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlfred P. Montero (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780745633602, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 16 June 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e176 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 18 x 1.8 cm, 0.417 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Alfred Montero has written a very timely and succinct analysis of Brazil's 'New Republic'. His firm grasp of the literature on contemporary Brazilian politics, both in English and Portguese, and his detailed knowledge of key events in the country are what one would hope for from such a survey.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam R. Nylen, \u003ci\u003eStetson University, DeLand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eBrazilian Politics offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary politics of South Americas largest democracy. Accessibly written for students, the book traces the major trends in Brazils political development and analyses the main challenges facing the country today. Topics covered include the crisis of the state, economic and political causes of inequality and poverty, the failures of the electoral and party system, the widening array of social movements and non-governmental organizations, and the heightened role of Brazil in the areas of international trade, security and diplomacy.  \u003cp\u003eFocusing on five key themes the strength of the state, representation, social equity, citizenship and political participation, and the role of the state in a global community of states Alfred Montero shows that Brazilian democracy has advanced greatly in recent years. However, this process is a complex one and, as the author cautions, Brazilian democracy still has a long way to go. But the high public expectations which accompanied the election of Lula da Silva to the presidency in 2002 have given Brazilian politics a renewed optimism and momentum. By building on the achievements of President Fernando Henrique Cardoso (1994-2002), the book concludes that the Lula presidency holds out the hope of changing Brazilian politics for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivided into 8 chapters, each containing a concise introduction outlining the core issues for discussion and an annotated guide to further reading, this book offers the most complete primer available for anyone interested in the politics of contemporary Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Figures. \u003cp\u003eList of Tables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMap of Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. An Introduction to Brazilian Politics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Historical Patterns in Brazilian Politics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. State-Building and State Reform as a Challenge to Democratic Politics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Government by and for the Few: The Persistence of Oligarchical Politics in the Representative System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. The Dilemma of Democratization in an Economically Unequal Society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The Emergence of a Democratic Civil Society as a Force for Change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Forging an Identity in a Globalized World: Brazil in the International Political Economy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. The Lula Government: An Experiment in Social Democracy?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52406615900440,"sku":"9780745633602","price":45.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780745633602.jpg?v=1784140828","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/brazilian-politics-reforming-a-democratic-state-in-a-changing-world-hardback-9780745633602","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}