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Peasant Rebellion in a Slave Society identifies the immediate and remote reasons for the Balaiada revolt in Maranhão, Brazil, analyzing the special characteristics of the region that favored the development of a relatively independent peasantry within and around the cotton, rice, cassava, and cattle estates. The book explores the demography of Maranhão and patterns of land ownership and documents the rapid degradation of the environment by plantation‐based export agriculture. The analysis of various types of coerced and free labor, the oligopolistic structure of the colonial economy, and the key determinants of class and status contextualizes the conflict potential in Maranhão during th...
The 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics were held in August 2009 in Berlin, with over 2000 athletes from 200 countries and territories taking part. This book contains every result in all the heats and finals, details of previous World Championship records and gold medal marks, plus a comprehensive athlete index with information on every participant and their appearances history in the Championships.
The 13th IAAF World Championships in Athletics were held in August/September 2011 in Daegu, Korea, with 1848 athletes from 202 countries and territories taking part. This book contains every result in all the heats and finals, details of previous World Championship records and gold medal marks, plus a comprehensive athlete index with information on every participant and their appearances history in the Championships.
Undernourishment in Latin America and the Caribbean increased in the last measurement period. After a plateau of several years, in 2016 approximately 42.5 million people do not have enough food to meet their required daily calorie intake, accounting for an increase of 2.4 million people versus the previous year. If necessary actions are not taken to overcome both hunger and malnutrition, Latin America and the Caribbean will not attain the goal of ending hunger and malnutrition by 2030, set in the Sustainable Development Goals. Despite the decline in child undernutrition, overweight and obesity continue posing important health issues for Latin America and the Caribbean. The prevalence of obes...
Data from Brazil shows an increase in obesity and non-communicable diseases, which is related to the expansion of the participation of ultra-processed food products in diets and in the food environment, displacing fresh and minimally processed foods and meals prepared with them. One of the solutions to improve food environments requires the implementation of effective and adequate food labeling regulations, including front-of-package labeling. This policy tool has the potential to inform the consumers about the nutrients, ingredients, or any other component of public health concern contained in the products and facilitate healthier food choices.
Traditional approaches of accounting and auditing are struggling to keep pace with the rapid changes brought about by technological advancements, shifting societal norms, and emerging regulatory frameworks. As a result, professionals in the field find themselves grappling with a myriad of challenges, from navigating complex reporting standards to addressing issues of social inclusion and sustainability. Moreover, the gap between academic research and practical application widens, hindering the ability of professionals and educators to adapt to the demands of the modern accounting profession. Contemporary Innovations in Reporting and Analysis emerges as a solution to these pressing challenges...
Registro dos primeiros 75 anos de história da Dana no Brasil, relacionando os movimentos históricos, econômicos e costumes com o desenvovlimento da indústria automobiistica e da empresa.
An advocacy brief calling for stronger multisectoral action to promote and enable more physical activity through provision of supportive environments, accessible programmes and sustained communication campaigns in all communities. It provides global guidance on priority actions and is suitable for use by advocates, government and non-government organizations.