Democracy and Brazil: Collapse and Regression

The book discusses the de-democratization process underway in contemporary Brazil, characterized by the emergence of massive protests, impeachment, and the election of Jair Bolsonaro. It explores the growth of right-wing and ultra-right discourse and the neoliberal ideology that pervades the Brazilian elite, and offers updated analyses with a historical perspective to determine the country's fate.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The de-democratization process underway in contemporary Brazil is explored in depth in Democracy and Brazil: Collapse and Regression. The relative political stability that characterized domestic politics in the 2000s came to an abrupt end with the sudden emergence of a series of massive protests in 2013, which were followed by the controversial impeachment of Dilma Rousseff in 2016 and the election of Jair Bolsonaro in 2018. This period of Brazilian politics has seen a significant shift towards conservatism, with a series of institutional reforms deepening the divide between citizens and their representatives.

To understand the current political crisis in Brazil, it is essential to consider the ongoing growth of right-wing and ultra-right discourse, as well as the neoliberal ideology that pervades the minds of a significant portion of the Brazilian elite. Twenty experts on Brazil from various fields, including geopolitics, gender, religion, media, indigenous populations, right-wing strategies, and new forms of coup, discuss the ongoing political turmoil in the context of these distinct issues. Updated analyses enriched with historical perspective provide valuable insights into the intricate issues that will shape the country's future.

Democracy and Brazil: Collapse and Regression will be of interest to students and scholars of Brazilian Politics and History, Latin America, and the broader field of democracy studies. The book offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges facing Brazil and provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of contemporary politics.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367538903