Brazil Is Not for Amateurs
Patterns of Governance in the Land of "Jeitinho"
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Public Affairs & Administration
| Author: | Belmiro V. J. Castor | ISBN: | 9781469104324 |
| Publisher: | Xlibris US | Publication: | January 16, 2003 |
| Imprint: | Xlibris US | Language: | English |
| Author: | Belmiro V. J. Castor |
| ISBN: | 9781469104324 |
| Publisher: | Xlibris US |
| Publication: | January 16, 2003 |
| Imprint: | Xlibris US |
| Language: | English |
Who should read this book? I cant imagine anyone who would not enjoy and benefit from this insightful overview. Obviously, those with current or future business interests in Brazil should read it, as should anyone planning a visit. Students and scholars interested in the politics, governance or administration of any country, would benefit enormously from studying Belmiros objective and skeptical methodology. In our increasing global interdependence, this is a good time to enhance our knowledge of the political, economic, and social conditions in this giant of the southern hemisphere. Belmiros astute analyses are presented in an optimistic, good humored style, reflecting a kind of tough love. He appreciates and extols the virtues and potential of Brazil, but is not blind to its flaws, and leaves the reader with an intricate, balanced
A. W. McEachern, Professor Emeritus of Public Administration University of Southern California
Who should read this book? I cant imagine anyone who would not enjoy and benefit from this insightful overview. Obviously, those with current or future business interests in Brazil should read it, as should anyone planning a visit. Students and scholars interested in the politics, governance or administration of any country, would benefit enormously from studying Belmiros objective and skeptical methodology. In our increasing global interdependence, this is a good time to enhance our knowledge of the political, economic, and social conditions in this giant of the southern hemisphere. Belmiros astute analyses are presented in an optimistic, good humored style, reflecting a kind of tough love. He appreciates and extols the virtues and potential of Brazil, but is not blind to its flaws, and leaves the reader with an intricate, balanced
A. W. McEachern, Professor Emeritus of Public Administration University of Southern California
