Rio de Janeiro |
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| Author:
| Scoones, Simon |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7910-8857-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2006 |
| Publisher: | Infobase Holdings, Inc.
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| Imprint: | Facts On File |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $39.00 |
Book Description:
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Violent drug gangs rule the vast slums, or favelas, that are home to nearly a fifth of Rio de Janeiro's population. This work helps readers explore this multifaceted city of seven million. Covering Rio's colonial history and its Native American, European, and African influences, it examines the impact of the city's growth and its future prospects.
Violent drug gangs rule the vast slums, or favelas, that are home to nearly a fifth of Rio de Janeiro's population. This work helps readers explore this multifaceted city of seven million. Covering Rio's colonial history and its Native American, European, and African influences, it examines the impact of the city's growth and its future prospects.