Brazilian Propaganda: Legitimizing an Authoritarian Regime

by Nina Schneider

Book Overview

In Brazilian Propaganda, Nina Schneider examines the various modes of official, and unofficial, propaganda used by an authoritarian regime. Such propaganda is commonly believed to be political, praising military figures and openly legitimizing state repression. However, Brazil's military dictatorship (1964-1985) launched seemingly apolitical official campaigns that were aesthetically appealing and ostensibly aimed to "enlighten" and "civilize."...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813064244
• ISBN13: 9780813064246
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"