Brazil and the United States : convergence and divergence

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The work Brazil and the United States : convergence and divergence represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Sydney Jones Library, University of Liverpool. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

Brazil and the United States : convergence and divergence

Title remainder

convergence and divergence

Statement of responsibility

Joseph Smith

Creator

• Smith, Joseph, 1945-
• Smith, Joseph, 1945-

Author

• Smith, Joseph, 1945-
• Smith, Joseph, 1945-

Subject

• Brazil -- Foreign relations -- United States
• International relations
• United States -- Foreign relations -- Brazil

Language

eng

Summary

"Although Brazil and the United States have long regarded each other sympathetically, relations between the two countries have been adversely affected by geographical distance, language barriers, and cultural indifference. In this comprehensive overview, Joseph Smith examines the history of Brazil-U.S. relations from the early nineteenth century to the present day. With the exception of commerce, notably the coffee trade, there was relatively little contact between the countries during the nineteenth century. A convergence of national interests took place during the first decade of the twentieth century and was exemplified in Brazil's strategy of "approximating" its foreign policy to that pursued by the United States. In return, Brazil expected economic gains and diplomatic support for its ambition to be the leading power in South America. But U.S. leaders were cautious and self-serving. Brazil was treated as a special ally, according to Smith, but only at times of major crisis such as the two world wars. As the twentieth century progressed, friction developed over programs of U.S. financial assistance and efforts to deal with the threat of communism. Recently there have been disagreements over Brazil's determination to take its rightful place as a global economic player and regional leader. Nonetheless history reveals that these two giant nations of the Western Hemisphere share national interests that they realize are best served by maintaining a friendly, cooperative relationship"--Publisher description

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• Online access with subscription: Proquest Ebook Central
• The United States and the Americas

Cataloging source

CaPaEBR

Dewey number

327.73081

Government publication

government publication of a state province territory dependency etc

Index

index present

LC call number

E183.8.B7

LC item number

S54 2010eb

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

• standards specifications
• bibliography