03572nam 2200685 a 450 991095838480332120200520144314.09786612759444978128275944212827594429780520932524052093252810.1525/9780520932524(CKB)1000000000766280(EBL)470801(OCoLC)609849855(SSID)ssj0000362695(PQKBManifestationID)11248622(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000362695(PQKBWorkID)10380319(PQKB)10835703(MiAaPQ)EBC470801(OCoLC)777474266(MdBmJHUP)muse30625(DE-B1597)519659(OCoLC)1010985650(DE-B1597)9780520932524(Perlego)550877(EXLCZ)99100000000076628020070607d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrLula of Brazil the story so far /Richard BourneBerkeley University of California Press20081 online resource (309 p.)Description based upon print version of record.9780520261556 0520261550 9780520246638 0520246632 Includes bibliographical references and index.Frontmatter --CONTENTS --ILLUSTRATIONS --PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS --1. A Tough Start in Life --2. Strike Leader --3. The PT, the Workers' Party --4. Persistent Candidate for the Presidency --5. Overview of the First Term --6. Domestic Policy --7. International and Economic Policy --8. Corruption and Scandal --9. The Elections of 2006 --10. Lula So Far: An Interim Assessment --NOTES --SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY --INDEXLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva's dramatic life story has captured the imagination of millions, and his progressive politics have brought hope and excitement to Brazil-and the world. This compelling work is the first major English-language biography of the metalworker who became president of Latin America's largest and most powerful country. In a clearly written, vividly detailed narrative, Richard Bourne describes Lula's childhood hardships in an impoverished family, his days as a revered trade unionist, and the strike movement that brought down Brazil's military dictatorship. The book chronicles Lula's campaigns for the presidency, his first term in office beginning in 2002, a major corruption scandal, and his reelection in 2006. Throughout, Lula of Brazil connects this charismatic leader's life to larger issues, such as the difficulty of maintaining a progressive policy in an era of globalization. Brazil's contemporary history, parallels with other developing countries and other world leaders, the conservatism of Brazilian society, and other themes provide a rich backdrop for assessing the struggles, achievements, and failures of this major figure on both the Brazilian and the world stage.PresidentsBrazilBiographyBrazilPolitics and government2003-BrazilPolitics and government1985-2002Presidents981.06092BBourne Richard1940-1086927MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910958384803321Lula of Brazil4365798UNINA