
Brazilian Authoritarianism
How Brazil’s long history of racism and authoritarian politics has led to the country’s present crises and epidemic of violence
Brazil has long nurtured a cherished national myth, one of a tolerant, peaceful, and racially harmonious society. A closer look at the nation''s heritage, however, reveals a far more troubling story. In Brazilian Authoritarianism, esteemed anthropologist and historian Lili...
How Brazil’s long history of racism and authoritarian politics has led to the country’s present crises and epidemic of violence
Brazil has long nurtured a cherished national myth, one of a tolerant, peaceful, and racially harmonious society. A closer look at the nation''s heritage, however, reveals a far more troubling story. In Brazilian Authoritarianism, esteemed anthropologist and historian Lili...