Lula of Brazil : the story so far / / Richard Bourne

• Autore: Bourne Richard <1940->
• Pubblicazione: Berkeley, : University of California Press, 2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (309 p.)
• Disciplina: 981.06092; B
• Soggetto topico: Presidents - Brazil
• Soggetto geografico: Brazil Politics and government 2003-; Brazil Politics and government 1985-2002
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 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 -- INDEX
• Sommario/riassunto: Luiz 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Lula of Brazil
• ISBN: 1-282-75944-2; 9786612759444; 0-520-93252-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910819725203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II