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Now in its twentieth anniversary , Citizenship in Brazil remains a classic in the Brazilian humanities and social sciences. Now in a revised and expanded edition, it includes a new, exclusive afterword written by the author.
Citizenship in Brazil: The Long Road celebrates its twentyth anniversary in 2021, proving its relevance in sociopolitical and historical studies of the country. Contrary to popular belief, recent decades have shown that we are not simply an apathetic and bestialized population, inert to the nation's direction. The phenomenon of citizenship is something much more complex.
José Murilo de Carvalho presents a broad panorama that encompasses the first steps of Brazil's independence, through the march toward progress in the 20th century, without overlooking the political setbacks resulting from dictatorial movements, and all the way to the period of redemocratization. What readers find at the end of this journey is a rich theoretical framework that empowers them to critically evaluate both the past and current political landscapes.
In the afterword, written especially for this commemorative edition, the author shows us how we got here. And to understand so many political movements, whether spontaneous or premeditated, democratic or violent, popular or elitist, critical reading and reflection are more necessary than ever. "Citizenship in Brazil: The Long Road" remains an essential title for understanding the paths already taken and the future paths of democracy in Brazil.
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