Torre de Babel
Subtitle: ensaios, crônicas, críticas, interpretações e fantasias
By: Roberto Damatta.
Publisher: Rocco
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Rio de Janeiro
Language: por
Number of pages: 265
Subjects: Brazil -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.; United States -- Social life and customs -- 1971-
Description: "These crônicas and other pieces by noted cultural anthropologist turned journalist often deal comparatively with Brazil and US, falling within the paradigm of travel and commentary. Pervasive concerns are customs, national character, and modern social history; soccer, music, and political vagaries complete the panorama"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Notes: Articles previously published in the Brazilian newspaper Jornal da tarde between 1993 and 1995.