Abstract: This work offers a concise overview of Brazilian history, though it is criticized for its lack of depth and detail, particularly in regard to subaltern perspectives. While the work is appealing to casual readers, it does not meet the academic standards for detailed studies. Keywords: History of Brazil, historical synthesis, and brazilian historiography. The […]
Abstract: Os engenheiros do caos is a book written by Giuliano Da Empoli about four scientists specializing in Big Data – D. Cummings, S. Bannon, M. Yiannopoulos and A. Finkelstein – who employ artificial intelligence to create communication machines that oppose the democracy. They created a “new political form” shaped by the internet.
Keywords: Big Data, Fake News, extremism.
Abstract: The book covers the history of slavery in Brazil, from its origins to its legalization and the resistance and revolts that followed. It discusses the formation of quilombos, communities of escaped slaves, and their ongoing struggle for recognition and land ownership. The last section focuses on the legal recognition of quilombola territories, the challenges they face, and the denial of their rights.
Keywords: Remnants of Quilombos, Institutional Racism, Territorial Disputes.
Abstract: Ideas to postpone the End of the World is a book written by Ailton Krenak, which addresses the relationship between humanity and the environment. The book is divided into two main chapters: “Of Dreams and Earth” and “The Humanity We Think We Are”, where the author explores the importance of a harmonious relationship between human beings and nature, the impact of excessive exploitation and pollution on the degradation of the environment, the current economic model, and the need to rethink the relationship between humanity and the environment.
Keywords: End of the World, Humanity, Indigenous Peoples.
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Abstract: “Terreiros, barracões and affections: readings on homoaffectivity in Afro-Brazilian religions” is the fifth volume of the Estudos da Religião collection, launched in 2020, by Editora Nepan, which addresses issues relevant to Studies of Religion and the teaching of Human Sciences. Organized by Marcos Vinicius de Farias Reis and Sérgio Rogério Azevedo Junqueira, the volume we are reviewing deals especially with the relationships between Terreiros and homosexuality, racism and homophobia, homoaffectivity and cult, gender issues and religious practices in traditional communities of Terreiro.
Keywords: Affections, Desires, Traditional Terreiro Communities.
Combating Racism – A Review by Simone Rodrigues de Carvalho Silva (SEMEPD/Uneb) on the book “Writings of a Life” by Sueli Carneiro.
Abstract: Simone Rodrigues de Carvalho Silva (SEMEPD/Uneb) reviews the book “Escritos de Uma Vida” by Sueli Carneiro. The work deals with themes such as gender, race, female power, and racial discrimination in Brazil. The author explores the role of black women in Brazilian society, addressing issues related to the worship of orixás, social ascent, multiculturalism, and ideology. In addition, the book discusses the relationship between racism, religion, and crime, as well as the importance of racial quotas in Brazilian universities. Throughout the work, the author presents analyses and reflections on the struggle of black women for equality and social justice.
Keywords: Racism, Black Women, Autobiography.
Abstract: The book addresses various regional historical and sociocultural issues in both Brazil and Argentina. Among the topics covered are: the construction of railways and their impacts on local economies and societies; lordship domination in the backlands of Bahia; sociability and cultural consumption in Rosario; criollo authority in travel letters from Santa Fe; life in the railway communities of San Cristóbal and Laguna Paiva; and the relationship between regional issues and armed organizations in Argentina during the 1960s and 1970s.
Keywords: Regional History, Local History. History of Brazil and Argentina.
Abstract: “Ditadura Militar no Brasil (1964-1985)” is a book that portrays the coup on March 31, 1964, American influence on the coup, military governments, the year 1968 and the Institutional Act No. 5, the “economic miracle”, the system of repression, torture and death, the dead and missing political figures, the Diretas Já movement, and the National Truth Commission. The book also addresses the propaganda of nationalism and culture as resistance, as well as indoctrination during the dictatorship. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed view of the military dictatorship in Brazil.
Keywords: Military Dictatorship in Brazil, Diretas Já, National Truth Commission.
Abstract: Independência do Brasil: a história que não terminou, organized by professors Mazzeo and Pericás, presents 12 articles that reflect on the process of Independence in Brazil based on classic authors. The work seeks new considerations and elements that expand the critical approach to the historical phenomenon.
Keywords: Independence of Brazil, Critical history, Celebrations.
Abstract: “Military Dictatorship in Brazil (1964-1985)” is a book that portrays the coup on March 31, 1964, American influence on the coup, military governments, the year 1968 and the Institutional Act No. 5, the “economic miracle”, the system of repression, torture and death, the dead and missing political figures, the Diretas Já movement, and the National Truth Commission. The book also addresses the propaganda of nationalism and culture as resistance, as well as indoctrination during the dictatorship. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed view of the military dictatorship in Brazil.
Keywords: Military Dictatorship in Brazil, Diretas Já, National Truth Commission.
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Antônio Ponciano Bezerra reviews the book “On the way to Betulia: chronicles”, by Ednalva Freire Caetano. The collection of chronicles explores varied themes that include autobiographical accounts, reflections on the pandemic, everyday life in difficult times, the search for hope, personal relationships, memory, nature, religion, time, politics, literature and the art.
Keywords:
Chronicles, Hope, Autobiographical Reports.
Abstract: This article examines the knowledge and historical experiences of midwives based on literature published in the last ten years in articles found in the Virtual Health Library (BVS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), and on the blog https://www.resenhacritica.com.br/. The aim is to take an inventory of the literature, quantify it, and describe the main contributions of experts on the historical knowledge and experiences of midwives.
Keywords: History of Midwifery, Knowledge of Birth, Literature Review.
Abstract: In this editorial, we announce the conscious adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) language models in the management of the journal Crítica Historiográfica, specifying the sections in which it is embedded, the advantages of use, and the guidelines in terms of authorship and referencing that will govern the journal from this edition.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Academic Journals, Crítica Historiográfica.
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Abstract:In this report, we report on the titles of Ibero-American History journals that published new issues between November and December 2023. We also list the titles of books reviewed and published in these journals in the same period.
Keywords:Academic Journals of History, Books reviewed, Dossiers of Academic Articles.
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