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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 918
Fabric Type: 9780761424901
Legal Disclaimer: 0761424903
Maximum Color Depth: Marshall Cavendish Corporation
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Publisher: 1
Region Code: 324
Total External Bays Free: February 15, 2007
Total Firewire Ports: Marshall Cavendish Corporation
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette in Brazil
Average Rating: 
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I am Brazilian. This book describes Brazil very well, and the author did a very good job in all the topics he included. It has a good overview of religions, history of the country, Brazilian way of living, and so on. The only thing I would improve is the Portuguese language. There are several mistakes. Here are some corrections: Carro = car (and not carriage), Wine = vinho (not vino), Easter = páscoa (and not pascua), on top of = em cima de (and not encima de); because = porque, why = por que. ... Read More
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i thought this would be a little more in depth. Its a good book for someone taking a first time trip there, or someone who goes there frequently but doesnt stay long enough to learn the basics of brazilian culture through experience.
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I recently visited Brazil with my wife who is originally from there. I am just a Gringoe, born and raised in New Jersey, USA. Throughout our stay I would constantly refer to the book to better understand the culture. I have to say that everything I had experienced was mentioned to the detail in this book. My Father-In-Law grew up there and even he was impressed. In fact, I think he even learned a thing or two about Brazil!!! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone traveling to Brazil ... Read More
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Book is well prepared to get first glance of how really the culture is and how one should behave. As i got a lot of contacts with Brazilians before going to Brazil, reading this book just confirmed the ideas i have understood from them. The book didn't surprise me but it definitely taught more details and confirmed my understanding.
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I have read and reread this excellent ethonography. I read Culture Shock! Brazil before coming to Brazil, then again while traveling in Brazil. Volker Poelzl has done his homework. He has given readers brilliant profile of Brazil. This is no easy task, as Brazil is as large as the continental United States and equally as diverse.
Culture Shock! will give you everything that you need for a primer education on Brazil. It will specially be valuable to those who are coming to live ... Read More
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