Routledge U.S. Power and the Social State in Brazil Book

Explore the complex history of legal modernization in the Global South with this scholarly work from Routledge. This book examines the elite-led efforts to transform the Brazilian legal order between 1930 and 1975. It provides a deep look into how U.S. power influenced these institutional developments during a period of massive social change. The text analyzes the period of rapid urban and industrial expansion that reshaped Brazil. It addresses the profound crisis of civilization that occurred as traditional social structures faced pressure from migration and changing demographics. Readers will gain a better understanding of how ideas circulated globally and how they shaped Brazilian institutions. This title is a significant addition to the Routledge Studies in US Foreign Policy series. It is designed for researchers, students, and professionals interested in international law, history, and the political relationship between the United States and Brazil. The book offers a detailed perspective on how legal systems evolve under the influence of international power dynamics.