Favela: Four Decades of Living on the Edge in Rio de Janeiro
In Favela, Janice Perlman chronicles four decades of life in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, based on in-depth fieldwork. The book illuminates the struggles and strengths of residents facing urban marginalization, providing a poignant view of inequality in Brazil's iconic city.
About This Book
Favela: Four Decades of Living on the Edge in Rio de Janeiro explores the experiences of residents in Rio's informal settlements over a span of forty years. The book draws on extensive fieldwork to document the social, economic, and political dynamics shaping these communities.
Author Janice Perlman provides insights into the daily realities of favela life, highlighting the interplay between poverty, opportunity, and urban development. Her research spans multiple generations, offering a longitudinal perspective on how residents navigate marginalization.
The narrative emphasizes the agency and endurance of favela inhabitants amid broader societal changes in Brazil. It serves as a critical examination of inequality and the human cost of rapid urbanization in Latin America.
Through this work, readers gain an understanding of the complexities involved in living on the periphery of one of the world's most vibrant cities, informed by direct engagement with the people it portrays.
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