José Honório Rodrigues – författare

Brazil has long been a country in search of its own meaning and mission. Early in their history Brazilians began to puzzle over their surroundings and their relation to them. The eighteenth century produced an entire school of nativistic writers who, with the advent of independence, became fiery nationalists, still pursuing introspective studies of their homeland. Throughout the nineteenth century, the intellectuals of Brazil determined to define their nation, its character, and its aspirations. In this now well-established tradition, JosÉ HonÓrio Rodrigues confronts the questions of who and what the Brazilian is, what Brazil stands for, where it has been, and where it is going. This study, originally published in Portuguese as AspiraÇÕes nacionais, was especially timely at a period when strong feelings of nationalism led Brazilians to seek to define their own image, and when the revolution of rising expectations disposed them to determine what goals they were seeking and how far they were on the road to achieving them. In order to understand and explain his nation, Rodrigues poses two questions: what are the national characteristics, and what are the national aspirations? Both questions are complex, but the reader will find well-reasoned answers, with a wealth of information on growth and development and abundant statistics to substantiate these answers.

In Brazil and Africa: The Historical and Cultural Connection, renowned Brazilian scholar José Honório Rodrigues presents a compelling analysis of Afro-Brazilian relations, tracing their historical roots and envisioning a transformative future for Brazil’s role on the global stage. This groundbreaking work offers a dual perspective: a rich historical narrative spanning from 1500 to 1960, and a forward-looking discussion on Brazil's evolving foreign policy. Rodrigues examines the profound cultural interplay between Africa and Brazil, emphasizing the enduring influence of African heritage on Brazil's identity and its potential to serve as a bridge between Western Europe and the emerging states of Africa.In this incisive study, Rodrigues articulates a bold vision for Brazil’s international relations, advocating a departure from traditional alignments with Portugal, European imperialism, and hemispheric economic subservience. Instead, he calls for a reorientation toward the Global South and Africa, rooted in shared histories and cultural ties. Through meticulously documented theses and insightful analyses, the book challenges readers to reconsider Brazil’s place in the world. A vital resource for historians, policymakers, and scholars of international relations, Brazil and Africa is a thought-provoking exploration of the dynamic interplay of culture, history, and geopolitics.This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.

In Brazil and Africa: The Historical and Cultural Connection, renowned Brazilian scholar José Honório Rodrigues presents a compelling analysis of Afro-Brazilian relations, tracing their historical roots and envisioning a transformative future for Brazil’s role on the global stage. This groundbreaking work offers a dual perspective: a rich historical narrative spanning from 1500 to 1960, and a forward-looking discussion on Brazil's evolving foreign policy. Rodrigues examines the profound cultural interplay between Africa and Brazil, emphasizing the enduring influence of African heritage on Brazil's identity and its potential to serve as a bridge between Western Europe and the emerging states of Africa. In this incisive study, Rodrigues articulates a bold vision for Brazil’s international relations, advocating a departure from traditional alignments with Portugal, European imperialism, and hemispheric economic subservience. Instead, he calls for a reorientation toward the Global South and Africa, rooted in shared histories and cultural ties. Through meticulously documented theses and insightful analyses, the book challenges readers to reconsider Brazil’s place in the world. A vital resource for historians, policymakers, and scholars of international relations, Brazil and Africa is a thought-provoking exploration of the dynamic interplay of culture, history, and geopolitics. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.