As Américas e a civilização
Darcy Ribeiro
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As Américas e a civilização
Published
2007
Publisher
Editora Cia das Letras
Pages
528
ISBN-10
8535909672
Description
No prefácio de As Américas e a civilização - que integra a coleção Estudos de Antropologia da Civilização, obra seminal de Darcy Ribeiro - o autor rejeita tanto as interpretações tradicionais das Américas quanto os dogmas marxistas que prevaleciam nos anos 60 e busca um corpo teórico novo, capaz de dar conta das complexidades dos povos e do processo civilizatório nas Américas. A novidade surge na conceituação então proposta por ele, dividindo os povos americanos em três: Povos-Testemunho, sobreviventes dos grandes impérios pré-colombianos; Povos Novos, produto da mistura racial e cultural entre colonizador, nativo e escravo; e Povos Transplantados, que mantêm as matrizes racial e cultural da metrópole. À essa nova conceituação Darcy alia o conceito de espoliação, que permeia todo o livro e explica a cisão entre países ricos e países pobres. Como antropólogo engajado, Darcy Ribeiro não se contenta, entretanto, em entender processos e identificar problemas. Ele também aponta possíveis caminhos para escapar do subdesenvolvimento.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in As Américas e a civilização?
This edition of As Américas e a civilização has approximately 528 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read As Américas e a civilização?
For most readers, As Américas e a civilização typically takes between 11h 0m and 7h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 132,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 132,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of As Américas e a civilização?
The estimated word count for As Américas e a civilização is approximately 132,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of As Américas e a civilização?
As Américas e a civilização was written by Darcy Ribeiro.
When was As Américas e a civilização published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.