The Brazilians

Joseph A. Page sets out to trace the origins of modern Brazilian culture from the patterns of settlement instituted by the Portuguese and followed by all subsequent immigrant groups. Page finds the sources of many of the contradictions and contrasts of Brazilian society; for instance, the convoluted racial relations of contemporary Brazil are rooted in the nation`s history as the last Western nation to abolish slavery. . Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.