Carnivals, Rogues, and Heroes
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Carnivals, Rogues, and Heroes

An Interpretation of the Brazilian Dilemma

Roberto DaMatta, John Drury

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Carnivals, Rogues, and Heroes

An Interpretation of the Brazilian Dilemma

Roberto DaMatta, John Drury

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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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Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Year
2020
ISBN
9780268063047
Topic
Sciences sociales
Subtopic
Anthropologie culturelle et sociale

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