Rio de Janeiro
Ten Moments That Shaped
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Rio de Janeiro
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Narrated by:
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Joel Richards
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By:
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Bryan McCann
What do nineteenth century fiction, early twentieth century popular music, 1930s soccer, 1950s film comedy, 1960s experimental art, and 1970s soap operas have in common with one another? Each reveal the deep patterns structuring social and cultural life in Rio de Janeiro.
Bringing a fresh perspective to one of the most visited cities in South America, Bryan McCann explores each manifestation in turn, mining their depths and drawing connections between artistic movements and political and economic transitions. The book explores the centrality of slavery to every aspect of life in nineteenth century Rio and its long legacy through to the current day, illuminating both the city's grinding inequality and violence, as well as its triumphant cultural expressions.
Rio de Janeiro is a unique and fascinating city, and through ten pivotal moments, McCann reveals its boundless creativity and contradictions, and shows how it has been continually remade by newcomers, strivers, and tricksters.
©2025 Bryan McCann (P)2025 Dreamscape Media