by SimonScoones (Author)
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.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 61
Edition: Library Binding
Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
Published: 15 Nov 2006
ISBN 10: 079108857X
ISBN 13: 9780791088579