{"product_id":"2940046112832","title":"Brazil in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Portuguese Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Society, Security, Military, Religion, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Guiana Highlands, Amazon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese two unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Brazil, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrazil in Perspective - An Orientation Guide - GEOGRAPHY * Geographic Regions and Features * Guiana Highlands * Amazon Basin * Pantanal * Brazilian Highlands * Coastal Lowlands * Climate * Bodies of Water * Major Cities * Brasilia * Sao Paulo * Rio de Janeiro * Salvador * Manaus * Environmental Concerns * Destruction of the Rainforest * Pollution * Illegal Wildlife Trade * Natural Hazards * Pre-Colonial History * The Early Colonial Era * Colonial Expansion and Slavery * Independence * The Brazilian Empire and Republic * The Vargas Era (1930-1954) * The Republic After Vargas (1954-1964) * Military Rule (1964-1985) * Democracy and Reform * Recent Events * ECONOMY * Agriculture * Sugarcane and Ethanol * Coffee * Cattle Ranching * Industry * Energy * Oil * Natural Gas * Electricity * Nuclear * Trade * Transportation * Tourism * Banking and Finance * Standard of Living * Employment * Public vs. Private Sector Outlook * SOCIETY * Race and Ethnicity * Ethnic Background * Racial Categories and Relations * Language * Religion * Gender Issues * Cuisine * Arts * Capoeira * Sports * SECURITY * U.S.-Brazil Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Argentina * Paraguay * Uruguay * Bolivia * Peru * Colombia * Venezuela * The Guyanas * Ecuador and Chile * Military * Internal Security Forces * Issues Affecting Internal Stability * Violent Crime, Drugs, and Terrorism * Corruption and Human Rights Violations * Land Distribution and Reform * Water Security * Looking Forward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortuguese (Brazil) Cultural Orientation - PROFILE * Introduction * Area * Geographic Regions and Features * Guiana Highlands * Amazon Basin * Brazilian Highlands * Pantanal * Coastal Lowlands * Climate * Rivers and Lakes * Major Cities * Brasilia * Sao Paulo * Rio de Janeiro * Salvador * Manaus * History * Pre-Colonial History * The Early Colonial Era * Colonial Expansion and Slavery * Independence * The Brazilian Monarchy * The Brazilian Republic * The Vargas Era (1930-1954) * The Post-Vargas Republic (1954-1964) * Military Rule (1964-1985) * Democracy and Economic Reform * Economy * Government * Media * Race and Ethnicity * Ethnic Background * Racial Categories and Relations * Languages * RELIGION * Introduction * Roman Catholicism * Historical Background * Catholicism in Brazil * Protestantism * Pentecostalism and Evangelism * Syncretism * Candomble * Umbanda and Quimbanda * Other Spiritual Practices * Samanism (Pajelanca) * Kardecism (Spiritism) * Religion and Government * Religion and Gender * Religion and Daily Life * Religious Events and Festivals * Christian Holidays and Festivals * Afro-Brazilian and Syncretic Festivals * Places of Worship * TRADITIONS * Introduction * Traditional Gender Roles and Relations * Futebol * Greetings and Interaction * Hospitality and Gift-Giving * Eating Habits * Food and Drink * Manners of Dress * Holidays and Festivals * Carnaval * Dos and Don'ts * URBAN LIFE * Introduction * Urban Conditions * Poverty and Slums * Crime and Corruption * Telecommunications * Healthcare * Education * Restaurants * Marketplaces * Transportation * RURAL LIFE * Introduction * Rural Economy * Land Distribution * Tribal Distribution * Local Administration * Healthcare * Education * Transportation * Border Crossings and Checkpoints * FAMILY LIFE * The Typical Household * Male and Female Interactions * Status of Elders, Adolescents, and Children * Elders * Adolescents * Children * Married Life, Childbirth, and Divorce * Married Life * Childbirth * Divorce * Social Events * Weddings * Funerals * Naming Conventions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47110580175088,"sku":"2940046112832","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046112832_p0.jpg?v=1763688919","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046112832","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}