Title: Popular organization and democracy in Rio de Janeiro
Description: "Compares two favelas in greater Rio de Janeiro, one based on clientelistic politics and the other on community activism. Using solid fieldwork, this profitable study of traditional politics and emerging political challenges is an excellent example of an interdisciplinary approach to the study of popular sectors"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Subjects: Neighborhood government, Political aspects of Slums, Political aspects of Squatter settlements, Politics and government, Slums, Squatter settlements, Rio de janeiro (brazil), Brazil, politics and government, Bidonvilles, Favela, SOCIAL SCIENCE, Squatters, Pobreza (sociologia), Historia do brasil, Politique et gouvernement, General, Essays, Political aspects, Rio de janeiro
Places: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Vidigal (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Vila Brasil (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)