Brazil

“Extremely valuable to scholarship.” — The Latin American Review of Books

“[A] lucid compilation of essays . . . immerse[s] readers in the nation’s history, culture, population changes, and political, social, and concentrated wealth changes. . . . It is notable that Brazilian academics and policy makers who have been principle figures in Brazilian administrative life wrote 11 of the 12 essays. Their applied insights show in these candid and articulate summaries, which ultimately advocate for alterations of the national reality for the present century. . . . Highly recommended.” — CHOICE

“Presents the collective wisdom of a group of prominent intellectuals and policy makers. . . . This fine English translation provides us with an excellent text for our students and colleagues who have not yet had the privilege of learning Portuguese.” — Hispanic American Historical Review

“The volume will serve especially well in advanced undergraduate courses and graduate seminars . . . . Highly recommended.” — EIAL

“Presents the collective wisdom of a group of prominent intellectuals and policy makers as they reflect on the path Brazil traversed in the twentieth century.” — Latin American Research Review

“Because of their leading academic and policy roles, there is no better group of observers than the contributors to this volume to comment on Brazil’s postdictatorship political consensus and on the unfinished challenge of unraveling the country’s inequalities.” — Jerry Dávila, from the Foreword

“Although several anthologies have attempted to offer a comprehensive view of the last hundred years of Brazil, this volume is significantly superior to the others in scope and in the complex ways the authors approach the social, economic, and political history of the country.” — James N. Green, Brown University