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Carnivals, Rogues, and Heroes: An Interpretation of the Brazilian Dilemma / Edition 1

Carnivals, Rogues, and Heroes: An Interpretation of the Brazilian Dilemma / Edition 1

by Roberto DaMatta, John Drury Roberto DaMatta
ISBN-10:
0268007942
ISBN-13:
9780268007942
Pub. Date:
02/28/1991
Publisher:
University of Notre Dame Press
ISBN-10:
0268007942
ISBN-13:
9780268007942
Pub. Date:
02/28/1991
Publisher:
University of Notre Dame Press
Carnivals, Rogues, and Heroes: An Interpretation of the Brazilian Dilemma / Edition 1

Carnivals, Rogues, and Heroes: An Interpretation of the Brazilian Dilemma / Edition 1

by Roberto DaMatta, John Drury Roberto DaMatta
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Overview

Encompassing half the continent of South America, Brazil is one of the most modern, complex, and misunderstood nations. Renowned Brazilian anthropologist Roberto DaMatta takes the misconceptions and offers a fresh, provocative interpretation of the complexity of social structure in Brazil. Using the tools of comparative social anthropology, DaMatta seeks to understand his native country by examining the values, attitudes, and systems that shape the identity of Brazil and its people. He probes the dilemma between the highly authoritarian, hierarchical aspects of Brazilian society and the concurrent desire for equality, democracy, and harmony in that same society. DaMatta leads us on a fascinating exploration into the the world of Brazilian carnivals, rogues, and heroes, and in so doing uncovers a deeper meaning of the rituals, symbols, and dramatizations unique to Brazil and its multifaceted society.


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ISBN-13: 9780268007942
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
Publication date: 02/28/1991
Series: Kellogg Institute Series on Democracy and Development
Edition description: 1
Pages: 296
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Robert DaMatta is The Reverend Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C. Professor of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame and Senior Fellow at The Kellogg Institute at Notre Dame. He has published several books, including A Divided World: Apinaye Social Structure.

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