The Brazilians by Joseph A. Page Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Brazilians
Book Review: Excellent introduction to Brazil
Summary: 4 Stars
Having read most of the introductory books on Brazil, I find the books by Joseph Page to be an excellent basic resource and an enjoyable read to boot.Book Review: First rate overview of what makes Brazilians Brazilian
Summary: 4 Stars
This book effectively captures the spirit of "brazilianess" and presents it to the reader in an easy to understand format. Page openly admits that the analysis presented in the book is through his eyes, which is an honest admission that this is not necessarily a scholarly study of Brazilian culture. That said, the book does not lack for adequate research and Page obviously knows his Brazilian history and culture and spent years putting this book together. The fact that it is not a "scholarly study" is probably what makes it an interesting read. This is a great book to get a basic understanding of Brazil, its culture and its wonderful people. If you are traveling to Brazil I highly recommend reading this before you go or while you are there. It will help you understand a lot of what you encounter.
Book Review: Great research but a little outdated
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great book if you are interest in the history and culture of Brazil. It's obvious that the author did extensive research on the subject and he does a very good job explaining how some of the cultural traits developed. However, the country has gone under a great deal of changes recently and so I though it was a little outdated. Also, the reading can get boring, as the chapters are long and too detailed sometimes. I gave it four stars because it's definitely a good book, if this is the kind of reading you are looking for.Book Review: Great, interesting, and informative book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book really gives the reader a balanced and unbiased view of brazil. After reading it you will have a much better appreication for the culture and life of Brazil and have some understanding into the people of this amazing continent. It is informative without being dry, though it is long and only for the person who is truely interesting in learning, not someone who just wants to visit Rio, lie on the beaches, and find good food. I highly recomend this book!Book Review: I recomend.!
Summary: 5 Stars
The author is not a "brazilianist", he cover all the aspects of braziliam culture, even details like brazilians japanese descend dekaseguis