Browsing by Subject "brazil"
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Between image and object: Chichico Alkmim's photography and the Afro-Brazilian subject
(2021-05)The history of photography and the legacy of slavery in Brazil converge in the work of the largely understudied Francisco Augusto de Alkmim (1886 -1978), also known as Chichico. Self-taught, he established his studio by ... -
Improving the psychology undergraduate curriculum in developing countries: A personal note with illustrations from Brazil
(Science Publications, 2006)In this article we suggest various ways in which the undergraduate curriculum for psychology students can be improved in developing countries. Suggestions based on the author's experience in the northeast of Brazil include ... -
Preliminary study of illumination levels in university and elementary classrooms in Campina Grande, Brazil
(Science Publications, 2007)The purpose of our study was to provide preliminary data on light levels used in university and elementary school classrooms in Campina Grande, Brazil with the aim of providing Brazilian politicians and educators with data ... -
Price survey comparison of alcoholic beverages with the five basic food groups in Paraiba, Brazil
(Science Publications, 2006)The study of alcohol abuse is relatively new in Brazil. Government estimates suggest that 11.2% of the Brazilian population is alcohol dependent. Problems associated with alcohol dependence include domestic violence, ...