Assault on paradise : the globalization of a little community in Brazil / Conrad Phillip Kottak, Richard Pace.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kottak, Conrad Phillip, author.

Pace, Richard, 1956- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arembepe (Brazil)--Social conditions.

Arembepe (Brazil).

Physical Description:

xxii, 244, A6, N6, R4, I6 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Other Title:

Globalization of a little community in Brazil

Place of Publication:

Long Grove, Illinois : Waveland Press, Inc., [2025]

Summary:

"The Fifth Edition of Assault on Paradise continues to offer an in-depth exploration of Arembepe, Brazil, through the lens of cultural change and environmental activism. Combining the pioneering ethnographic research of Conrad Kottak with fresh insights from co-author Richard Pace, this seminal ethnographic study provides a comprehensive view of Arembepe's evolution over the past six decades. Kottak's original work captures Arembepe's transformation from a serene fishing village to a global cultural hotspot during the 1960s hippie movement. His detailed observations offer students a foundational understanding of how cultural, social, and economic forces interact within a community. In this new edition, an updated chapter with new co-author Richard Pace reflects the current dynamics of the village. Contemporary developments in religious practices, the expansion of tourism, and local environmental activism are addressed. Kottak and Pace illustrate how Arembepe continues to navigate its identity amidst ongoing change. Assault on Paradise stands out as a valuable case study on cultural adaptation, community resilience, and the impacts of globalization. Kottak and Pace's combined perspectives help students grasp the complexities of cultural transformation and the role of local agency in shaping environmental and social outcomes. Perfect for classroom use, this book facilitates critical discussions on cultural dynamics and offers a nuanced view of how communities respond to external pressures while preserving their heritage"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1. Before: The Sixties

2. After: The Road to 1980

3. The Structure of Equality

4. The Spirit of Fishermen

5. The Bigger Pond

6. The Browning of Arembepe

7. Another Sunrise in the Land of Dreams

8. If You Don't Fish, You Work for Tibrás

9. The Web of Government

10. Social Differentiation and the Origin of Deviance

11. A Community of Outsiders

12. The Whole World Is Open to Arembepe

13. The Next Generation

14. Arembepe in 2004

15. Arembepe: Six Decades Later.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781478652441

1478652446

OCLC:

1455938018